Drop soup

The earliest known recipe for what we now know as drop soup dates back to the medieval era. The dish was made by combining a variety of ingredients including water, flour, vegetables, and meat. The soup was then left to simmer for hours, resulting in a thick, hearty broth.

Over the centuries, the ingredients and methods used to make drop soup have varied considerably. Today, there are countless recipes for the dish, each with its own unique twist. Whether made with a traditional beef or chicken broth, or a more modern vegetable broth, drop soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is sure to please any appetite.

Advice

Making drop soup can be a simple and delicious way to feed a crowd. To make a great drop soup, it's important to start with the right ingredients. Choose a good stock or broth as the base, and then add in diced vegetables of your choice, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. If you want to add some protein, cooked chicken or beef can be added. Finally, add some your favorite seasonings and herbs to give the soup flavor and depth. Once all the ingredients are in, simmer the soup until everything is cooked through. Serve the soup with crusty bread and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Egg Drop Soup

  • white
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • shaoxing wine
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • water
  • shrimp
  • egg
  • peppercorn
  • chicken stock
  • green onion
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Roman Egg Drop Soup

  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • lemon zest
  • chicken broth
  • italian parsley
  • egg
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Chicken Egg-Drop Soup

  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • watercress
  • ginger
  • chicken breast
  • mirin
  • egg
  • chicken broth
  • cornstarch
  • green onion
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Spring Egg Drop Soup

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice
  • asparagus
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • mint
  • sugar snap pea
  • egg
  • carrot
  • pea
  • spring garlic bulb
  • chicken broth
  • spring onion
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Egg Drop Soup

  • mushroom
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • egg
  • green onion
  • chicken broth
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Homemade Egg Drop Soup

  • garlic powder
  • turmeric
  • sesame oil
  • white pepper
  • cornstarch
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • egg
  • chicken broth
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Egg Drop Soup

  • garlic powder
  • sesame oil
  • white pepper
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • egg
  • vegetable stock
  • salt
  • green onion
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Cabbage Egg Drop Soup

  • olive oil
  • ginger
  • napa cabbage
  • onion
  • white pepper
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • egg
  • vegetable stock
  • green onion

Ingredient Breakdown

 
egg
salt
chicken broth
sesame oil
ginger
green onion
cornstarch
white pepper
spring onion
chicken stock
black pepper
parmesan cheese
soy sauce
garlic
water
lemon juice
olive oil
garlic powder
vegetable stock
white
shaoxing wine
cilantro
shrimp
peppercorn
nutmeg
lemon zest
italian parsley
edible seaweed
vegetable oil
sugar
tomato
watercress
chicken breast
mirin
asparagus
basil
mint
sugar snap pea
carrot
pea
spring garlic bulb
mushroom
turmeric
rice wine vinegar
corn starch
shallot
cucumber
dill frond
parsley
napa cabbage
onion
spinach
ginger inch

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 80%

Common Ingredients

  • chicken broth 60%
  • salt 60%

Usual Ingredients

  • green onion 47%
  • sesame oil 47%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cornstarch 40%
  • ginger 40%