Description
Delicious Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines tender wontons with silky egg ribbons in a savory, lightly seasoned chicken broth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this soup is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Seasonings
- 4 cups Chicken stock or broth
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil
Soup Thickener and Egg
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/3 cup Water (for slurry)
- 3 large Eggs (lightly beaten)
To Serve
- 1 Scallion (chopped, for garnish)
- 18 Frozen wontons (3 per serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients and keep the frozen wontons in the freezer until ready to cook to maintain their quality.
- Boil Wontons: Bring a pot of water to a vigorous boil for cooking the wontons. Keep the water boiling for when you add the frozen wontons.
- Simmer Broth: In a wide soup pot, gently bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Stir in salt, MSG if using, sugar, and white pepper. Add turmeric and sesame oil, adjusting seasonings as you desire to build a balanced and flavorful broth.
- Make Slurry: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly pour this slurry into the simmering broth while stirring constantly to thicken the soup evenly.
- Add Eggs and Scallions: Stir the soup gently in a circular motion while drizzling the lightly beaten eggs slowly into the broth to create silky egg ribbons. Add the chopped scallions and stir through.
- Cook Wontons: Place the frozen wontons into the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until they float to the surface, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Serve: Place 3 cooked wontons in each serving bowl along with some cooking water. Ladle the hot egg drop soup over the wontons and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep won tons frozen until cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- Stir eggs slowly into the broth to create a delicate, silky egg texture.
- The turmeric is optional but adds a beautiful golden color and subtle earthiness.
- You can omit MSG if preferred; salt will provide sufficient seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before adding the eggs for best flavor balance.
- Use chicken stock for richer flavor, or a low-sodium broth to control salt.
