Egg Drop Dumpling Soup

This comforting and hearty soup combines silky egg ribbons with tender dumplings in a flavorful broth—perfect for a cozy meal.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground pork or chicken
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.25 cup green onions finely chopped
• 18 pieces wonton wrappers 16-20 wrappers
• 0 water
• 0 water for boiling
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.25 tsp white pepper optional
• 3 large eggs beaten
• 2 pieces green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions until well combined.
2. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half to form a triangle, and press to seal.
3. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
4. In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently in a circular motion.
6. Add cooked dumplings to the soup and heat for 1-2 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.