Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup


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February 19, 2023

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Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup is a common dish you can find just about any Chinese restaurant. It’s an extremely flavorful soup filled silky ribbons of egg floating in a flavorful chicken broth with tender pieces of chicken and sweet corn!

If you’re a fan of Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup or any of the varieties of them, you’ll never need to order takeout again after trying this recipe!

Watch the Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe Video Below!

close up of chicken corn egg drop soup

Ingredients for Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup

This Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup recipe is comfort in a bowl! Here is what you’ll need for the recipe:

Chicken Marinade

  • 8 oz chicken breast cut to 1/4″ thin strips
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 8 cups chicken broth – I always recommend Kettle & Fire – use code CJPINS for 20% off your order here!

Eggs

  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp water

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

Seasonings and Garnishes

  • 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp MSG optional
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric optional, for color
Raw ingredients for chicken corn egg drop soup

INGREDIENTS TIPS

CHICKEN
You can absolutely substitute chicken thighs or pork loin for this recipe, just make sure they are cut into similar thin strips to ensure they cook evenly.

CORNSTARCH SLURRY
This is the KEY ingredient to thickening the soup base. The cornstarch slurry will help thicken the stock to the consistency you like! If you like the soup thinner, add less, but if you like an extra thick soup add a little more! You can always adjust with more chicken broth if the ratio is off.

Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup: Recipe Instructions

Prep your ingredients

This soup does not take long to make, and most of the work is prepping the ingredients. Slice the chicken into thin 1/4″ strips and marinate with white pepper, shaoxing wine and oyster sauce until the chicken has fully absorbed the seasonings.

Marinating chicken in a bowl

Roughly chop the corn kernels along with two scallions (we’ll use the scallions for garnish and to put in soup later for some color and flavor).

Roughly chopped corn

For the eggs, crack 4 eggs into a small bowl and add 2 tbsp of water. The water will help lighten the eggs and help them “flower” into the soup when we add it to the hot broth.

adding water to eggs in a bowl
beating eggs in a bowl

In a heavy bottomed pot, add the chicken broth along with the raw chicken pieces and corn. Mix the chicken to ensure the pieces are separated (to prevent clumping), then turn the heat to high and cover and bring to a boil. If there is any impurities that rise to the top, be sure to filter them out with a mesh strainer or spoon before continuing on with the recipe.

adding raw chicken and corn in chicken corn egg drop soup

Thicken the soup with the cornstarch slurry

Next, remix the cornstarch slurry (as the cornstarch will naturally sink to the bottom), and slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the soup. The broth will thicken slightly after doing this over low heat. Now we’re able to add our egg!

Adding cornstarch slurry into chicken corn egg drop soup

Create the Egg Ribbons

The key tip to adding the egg properly is the following:

  • Make sure the broth is on a low flame – if it is too hot the egg will firm up too quickly when hitting the soup
  • Ensure the egg is being poured in a THIN, EVEN stream into the soup! This will also ensure the egg does not form into clumps and turn into scrambled eggs in the soup.
  • Use a ladle or spoon to stir the soup while you add the eggs. This will ensure the eggs are evenly dispersed throughout the soup!
adding eggs into chicken corn egg drop soup

Season to taste

Once the soup is thickened and the eggs are nicely flowered, now it is time to add the final seasonings. Add the white pepper, MSG, and salt to taste. Add the chopped scallions and if desired, a teaspoon of sesame oil to taste for the final garnish. Serve and enjoy!

Seasoning chicken corn egg drop soup with white pepper and scallions

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RECIPE TIPS

SUCCESS IS IN THE PREP
For a recipe that comes together extremely quickly, the key to pulling this recipe off successfully is having your ingredients prepped and in bowls right next to your pot!

SILKY EGG TECHNIQUE
When adding the egg into the soup, make sure the egg is being poured in a steady stream from the bowl, ideally using a ladle in the other hand to stir the soup as the egg is being poured. This will help create those restaurant style silky ribbons rather than clumped up scrambled eggs!

Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup in a bowl
Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup in a bowl

Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup

Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup is a common dish you can find just about any Chinese restaurant. It's an extremely flavorful soup filled silky ribbons of egg floating in a flavorful chicken broth with tender pieces of chicken and sweet corn!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 8 oz chicken breast cut to 1/4" thin strips
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce

Eggs

  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp water

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

Soup Ingredients and Garnishes

  • 8 cups chicken broth high quality
  • 2 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp MSG optional
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric optional, for color

Instructions
 

  • Slice chicken into thin strips and marinate with white pepper, Shaoxing wine, and oyster sauce until the chicken has absorbed the seasonings.
  • Roughly chop corn kernels and slice scallions for garnish and set aside.
  • Crack eggs in a bowl and add 2 tbsp of water and mix well until beaten.
  • In a pot add the chicken broth, chicken, and corn. Cover and bring to a boil. The pieces of chicken should be cooked through at this point, but continue simmering on low until cooked through. Uncover and reduce heat to low.
  • Remix the cornstarch slurry and pour into the broth until slightly thickened.
  • Slowly pour in the eggs while using a ladle to stir the soup in one direction to create the ribbon of egg or "egg flowers" in the soup.
  • Season to taste with salt, white pepper and msg. Add turmeric if desired for the additional yellow color.
  • Stir in scallions, and add sesame oil if desired. Enjoy!
Keyword chicken, egg, egg drop soup
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