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Egg drop soup

From the video “Egg Drop Soup | The *Perfect* Ratio of Ingredients! | The Woks of Life” by The Woks of Life. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Woks of Life. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
15 min
Serves
~6
est.
Cost
~$1.23*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$9.77* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain egg, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.92*for the batch in the video
~$1.23*per serving

You save about ~$9.77* per serving (89% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.08* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: white pepper, msg

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving82 kcal · 4% of 2,000
Fat3.7 g5%
Saturated fat1.1 g6%
Sodium375 mg16%
Carbohydrate6.2 g2%
Fiber0.2 g1%
Total sugars0.4 gno daily value
Added sugars0.1 g0%
Protein6.4 g13%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−13 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: average of rules (7: 1110 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Not matched to nutrient data: MSG. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cup
  • bowl
  • chopsticks
  • pot
  • ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • exact heat levels on the stove
  • brand of chicken stock base
  • exact cooking times
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Egg drop soup

What makes The Woks of Life's Egg drop soup recipe and technique special?

The Woks of Life's take on Egg drop soup focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated 15 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Slurry must be re-stirred and drizzled slowly to avoid lumps. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Egg drop soup at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Egg drop soup recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Egg drop soup ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Egg drop soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Woks of Life's Egg drop soup?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Egg drop soup?

The official cooking video by The Woks of Life is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.