Egg Drop
Soup
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
simple and comforting egg drop soup made with just a
few ingredients. This quick recipe is perfect for
kids learning to whisk eggs and gently stir hot
liquids. It’s a great introduction to Asian-style
soups.
- Category:
Soup
- Stovetop
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook:
10 minutes | Yield: 4
servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy
sauce
- Green onions,
chopped (optional)
- Green peas
(optional)
Instructions
- In a soup pot,
bring chicken broth and soy sauce to a gentle
boil.
- In a cup, beat
the eggs. Add one ladle of hot broth to the eggs
and whisk together (this tempers the eggs).
- Slowly drizzle
the egg mixture into the boiling soup while
gently stirring.
- If desired, add
green peas and chopped green onions.
- Serve
immediately.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can whisk the eggs and help add peas or
green onions.
- Teach slow pouring to create the “egg
ribbons.”
- Adults should handle the hot stove and
ladling.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch
of white pepper or a few drops of sesame oil.
Serve as a starter or with rice for a light meal.