# Egg drop soup (from The Woks of Life)

Video: [Egg Drop Soup | The *Perfect* Ratio of Ingredients! | The Woks of Life](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M) by [The Woks of Life](https://www.youtube.com/@Thewoksoflife1).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 15 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.23 per serving, ~$4.92 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.77* per serving (89%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 eggs
- 1 scallion
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG

## Steps

1. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=81s) Finely chop scallion and set aside.
2. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=93s) Mix chicken stock base with hot water in a measuring cup.
3. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=126s) Crack eggs into a bowl.
4. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=129s) Lightly beat the eggs with chopsticks.
5. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=139s) Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
6. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=150s) Pour the prepared chicken stock into a pot on the stove and bring to a boil.
7. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=203s) Add salt, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, and MSG to the stock and stir.
8. [3:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=221s) Cover the pot with a lid to let the stock come back to a boil.
9. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=254s) Re-stir the cornstarch slurry right before using it.
10. [4:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=267s) Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup while stirring continuously.
11. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=318s) Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while gently stirring to form ribbons.
12. [5:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBCKbRoAu5M&t=332s) Garnish the soup with chopped scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

## 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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