Egg Drop Soup W/ Hot and Sour Variation

Submitted by denrayr

"this soup is so easy to make and delicious. for those who like hot and sour soup its only a couple more ingredients and equally delicious"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 Cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube (i prefer knorrs caldo de pollo in the mexican aisle)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• For Hot and sour variation

• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

directions

1. Boil 2 cups water and add the bullion cube.
2. For hot and sour variation add the additional ingredients now.
3. Beat the egg in a bowl and drop it into the boiling broth a spoonfool at a time. Stir the soup between each egg drop.
4. To thicken the soup mix 1 Tbsp corn starch in a little water. slowly add it to the soup mixture while stirring. Bring soup mixture back to a boil.