ChineseEasy

Egg Drop Soup with Tofu

Name: Egg Drop Soup with Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 Eggs, beaten; 150g Silken tofu, cubed; 3 cups Chicken broth; 3 slices Ginger, sliced; 2 Green onion, chopped; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1/4 tsp White pepper

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

15 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Bring broth to a boil with ginger slices.
2
Gently add tofu cubes. Simmer 3 min.
3
While stirring slowly in one direction, pour beaten eggs in a thin stream. They'll form silky ribbons.
4
Season with white pepper, sesame oil, and salt.
5
Garnish with green onion. Serve immediately.

*Pro Tips

1
The thinner you pour the egg, the silkier the ribbons
2
Stir in ONE direction only — this creates the classic egg drop texture

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Pure protein from eggs and tofu with zero carbs. The warm broth is comforting and filling without any blood sugar impact.

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