This vegetarian egg drop soup is not just delicious, it's the QUICKEST recipe for a soup that will keep you warm and comfy on the rainiest of days.
Easy Egg Drop Soup Step by Step
Heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add your carrots, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, and white pepper. Cook until tender, ~5 minutes (photos 1 & 2).
Add the stock, turn the temperature up to high, bring to boil, and then reduce to a simmer (photo 3).
Add the corn and peas. Cook ~1 minute (photo 4).
Add the arrowroot and water mixture. Stir to incorporate. Bring back to a simmer (photos 5 & 6).
Turn off the heat. Add the eggs while gently stirring in one direction. Serve immediately. Season to taste with soy sauce (see below photos 1-3).
Is egg drop soup good for you?
It depends. Many restaurants use MSG in their egg drop soup, making it less good for you. If you use a quality vegetable stock, preferably homemade, quality ingredients, and reduce the amount of sodium, then you are enjoying a healthy treat. See nutrition information below.
Egg drop soup without cornstarch
This egg drop soup uses arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch as the thickener. When you add the arrowroot powder mixture to the soup, make sure the powder is mixed well with the water to avoid clumps.
Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup with Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 large carrot ¼" thick slices
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup frozen corn and peas
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 3 eggs beaten well
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add your carrots, cabbage, scallions, soy sauce, and white pepper. Cook until tender, ~5 minutes.
- Add the stock, turn the temperature up to high, bring to boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the corn and peas. Cook ~1 minute.
- Add the arrowroot and water mixture. Stir to incorporate. Bring back to a simmer.
- Turn off the heat. Add the eggs while gently stirring in one direction.
- Serve immediately. Season to taste with soy sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Egg Drop Soup Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 181; Total Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 123mg; Sodium: 1062mg; Potassium: 286mg; Carbs: 16g; Protein: 7g.
Thank you! I love this. I was extra hungry added some cubes tofu. Yum.
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for letting me know... and tofu is a great add!
What substitute can be used for arrowroot?
Thanks!
Cornstarch... same quantity works great!
So hard to find vegetarian egg drop! Now I can make it myself! Thanks!
I'm so glad to hear it, Ashlei... let me know how it goes!