Description
A simple yet comforting combination of classic egg drop soup and flavorful wontons. This Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a quick, hearty, and soul-warming dish perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite seasonings, and a treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for a rich golden color)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Thickening Slurry
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
Egg Drop
- 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
Wontons
- 18 frozen wontons (3 wontons per serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wontons
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the wontons. Keep the wontons frozen until you’re ready to cook them to prevent them from becoming soggy or breaking apart during cooking. - Simmer the Soup Base
In a wide soup pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Stir in the salt, MSG (if using), sugar, and white pepper. Add turmeric (if using) for color, followed by the sesame oil. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your desire. - Thicken the Soup
Combine the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Mix well before pouring it into the soup, as cornstarch easily settles at the bottom. Ensure the soup is gently bubbling, and drizzle in the slurry while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Use only part of the slurry for a thinner consistency, or all of it for a thicker soup. - Make Egg Drop Ribbons
Use a ladle to stir the soup in a circular motion. For larger egg ribbons, stir slowly; for smaller ribbons, stir faster. Gradually drizzle in the lightly beaten eggs in a thin stream while continuing to stir. Add the chopped scallions and stir well. - Cook the Wontons
By now, the water for the wontons should be boiling. Add the wontons to the boiling water and cook them according to the package instructions. A general rule of thumb is to boil until the wontons float to the surface, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep the water at a gentle boil. - Assemble and Serve
To serve, place 3 cooked wontons in a small bowl along with a little bit of the wonton cooking water. Ladle the egg drop soup over the wontons, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition Information: This does not include the wontons, as nutritional values will vary depending on the brand or recipe you use.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup to your preferences by adding more or less of the cornstarch slurry.
- Turmeric is optional but adds a vibrant golden hue to the soup.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture of wontons and egg ribbons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
