This restaurant style Corn Egg Drop Soup recipe is so easy and tastes better than takeout! If you're anything like me, this corn egg drop soup is one of your favorites when grabbing Chinese food. With takeout prices soaring, you can easily make and enjoy this favorite at home in just 10 minutes!
The hardest part of making this soup is creating the delicate egg ribbons. I will share my tips that Chinese restaurants use to make it a success every time!
Some of my favorite takeout recipes to eat with this corn egg drop soup are my other restaurant style recipes Cha Siu Pork, Roast Pork Mapo Tofu, and Beef Chow Fun.
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🥘 What is Corn Egg Drop Soup?
Corn egg drop soup is a delightful variation of the classic egg drop soup, incorporating sweet corn kernels for added texture and flavor. This variation typically includes all the traditional components of egg drop soup, such as chicken or vegetable broth, beaten eggs, and seasonings, along with the addition of sweet corn. The corn kernels not only enhance the soup's flavor profile but also provide a subtle sweetness and a satisfying crunch
🥘 Ingredients
Soup Seasonings
For the Eggs
- Eggs
- Water
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Cornstarch Slurry
- CornStarch
- Water
Garnish
- Green Onions
- White pepper
🔪 How To Make Corn Egg Drop Soup
- Add Chicken Broth to pot and bring to a boil
- While waiting for the broth to boil, Into a small bowl, combine corn starch with water to make corn starch slurry : (3 tablespoon Corn Starch, 3 tablespoon Water)
- Prepare eggs into another bowl and combine and beat with the following: (1.5 tablespoon Water, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper)
- Wash and slice green onions.
- Once the broth starts to boil, add in the creamed sweet corn.
- Season the soup with the following: (½ tablespoon Cooking Wine, ½ teaspoon Chicken Powder, ½ teaspoon Oyster Sauce, ½ teaspoon White Pepper)
- Bring the soup to a boil again, slowly pour in the corn starch slurry while mixing the soup.
- After a few minutes when the soup has thickened, turn the heat to low and slowly drizzle in your eggs. Drizzle the eggs about ⅓ at a time, and let it sit 5 seconds before stirring once or twice. Continue until all the eggs have incorporated.
- Garnish with Sesame oil, and sliced green onions.
- Turn off heat and enjoy!
🍗 Substitutions
- Oyster Sauce - instead of using Oyster Sauce you can also use Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce
- White Pepper - black pepper is also a great sub for white pepper
🌶️ Variations
- Spicy - Spice things up by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.
- Veggies - Add a handful of thinly sliced mushrooms or diced tofu for extra texture and flavor.
🫙 Storage
Leftover egg drop soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
💡 Top tip
The secret to light flowering eggs in corn egg drop soup, is to add water when whisking to the beaten egg mixture so it flowers perfectly. The ratio is .5 tablespoon of water to each egg. If the heat is turned down to low after bringing the soup to a boil, the heat will cook the eggs, without breaking them. Drizzle the eggs in slowly ⅓ at a time, let it sit about 5 seconds to give the eggs a chance to form, then give a gentle circular stir. Repeat until all the eggs are combined into the soup.
💭 FAQ
Ingredients: Traditional Chinese egg drop soup typically consists of chicken broth, eggs, and sometimes scallions or other vegetables. These ingredients are generally nutritious and low in calories.
Protein: Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
Low in Calories: Egg drop soup is usually low in calories, especially if it's made with a clear broth and contains minimal added fats.
Corn Egg drop soup, a beloved dish from Chinese takeout menus, features delicately beaten eggs, and a splash of creamed corn swimming in flavorful chicken broth. Typically, it's seasoned with, sesame oil, and white pepper, with a cornstarch slurry used to achieve a thicker consistency. Finally, it's garnished with freshly chopped green onions for added aroma and freshness.
🥗 What To Serve With Egg Drop Soup
These are my favorite dishes to serve:
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📖 Recipe Card
Easy 10 minute Corn Egg Drop Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box Organic Chicken Broth (32 oz box or 4 cups) **Organic Chicken Broth and Low Sodium broth are less salty. If you use Conventional Chicken broth, you may not need to add as much salt when cooking**
- 1 can Sweet Creamed Corn
Soup Seasonings
- ½ tablespoon Cooking Wine **Optional
- ½ teaspoon Chicken Powder
- ½ teaspoon Oyster Sauce **Sub Soy Sauce
- ½ teaspoon White Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
For the Eggs
- 3 Eggs (Beaten)
- 1.5 tablespoon Water (To mix with eggs)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Corn Starch Slurry
- 3 tablespoon Corn Starch
- 3 tablespoon Water
Garnish
- 1 stalk Green Onions (sliced)
- Additional white pepper
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Instructions
- Add Chicken Broth to pot and bring to a boil
- While waiting for the broth to boil, Into a small bowl, combine corn starch with water to make corn starch slurry :3 tablespoon Corn Starch, 3 tablespoon Water
- Prepare eggs into another bowl and combine and beat with the following:1.5 tablespoon Water (To mix with eggs), ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Wash and slice green onions
- Once the broth starts to boil, add in the creamed sweet corn.
- Season the soup with the following:½ tablespoon Cooking Wine, ½ teaspoon Chicken Powder, ½ teaspoon Oyster Sauce, ½ teaspoon White Pepper
- Bring the soup to a boil again, slowly pour in the corn starch slurry while mixing the soup.
- After a few minutes when the soup has thickened, turn the heat to low and slowly drizzle in your eggs. Drizzle the eggs about ⅓ at a time, and let it sit 5 seconds before stirring once or twice. Continue until all the eggs have incorporated.
- Garnish with Sesame oil, and sliced green onions.
- Turn off heat and enjoy!
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