25/01/2026
Six cozy Asian-inspired soups to warm you up π²
Easy, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week.
1οΈβ£Easy Egg Drop Soup
6 cups chicken stock
3 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp white pepper
2 scallions, for garnish
1 tsp sesame oil, optional
2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
Crack eggs in a bowl and beat your eggs until smooth and set aside.
In a pot add the chicken stock and scallion whites only (reserve the green parts as a garnish for later). Cover and bring to boil over medium high heat.
Remix the cornstarch slurry and pour into the broth until slightly thickened.
Slowly pour in the eggs while using a ladle to stir the soup in one direction to create the ribbons of egg or "egg flowers in the soup.
Season to taste with salt, white pepper and chicken bouillon. Add turmeric if desired for the additional yellow color.
Finish with sesame oil and garnish with scallions. Enjoy!
Note:
To make the soup heartier, you can add some protein of your choice, such as diced cooked chicken, shrimp, imitation crab or tofu.
2οΈβ£Hot and Sour Soup
Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth
8 pieces Shiitake mushroom, sliced thinly
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1/2 package firm tofu, thin sliced
1 cup carrot, julienne
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp sugar adjust according to your taste
1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce adjust to your liking
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup white vinegar add an additional if you like more sour
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons corn starch + ΒΌ cup water
2 eggs beaten
2 green onions, sliced
Salt to taste
Directions:
Slice the tofu, carrot and mushrooms. Set aside.
In a large pot, boil 6 cups of chicken broth on medium-high heat. Once the broth is boiling, add the mushrooms, carrot, tofu, and bamboo shoots. Cook for 5 minutes.
While the soup is cooking, beat two eggs and set aside. Make corn starch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of corn starch with ΒΌ cup water and set aside.
Start adding flavor to the soup. Add soy sauce, sugar, siracha hot sauce, white pepper, white vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Mix cornstarch slurry and slowly add in to the soup. Continue to stir while adding.