This is one of my favorite soups of all time: wispy ribbons of egg floating in hot, sweet and savory broth, buoyed by juicy nubs of corn.
With just 6 ingredients, this soup comes together so quickly and barely needs a recipe!
Ingredient Notes
- Seasonings: This soup manages to build a very flavorful base without using vegetable broth. Frying onion in sesame oil kickstarts a beautifully rich umami base. Layering in fresh ginger and miso adds salty depth.
- Corn: Canned corn adds a balanced sweetness and pops of juicy texture.
- Egg: Swirling an egg through soup creates such a satisfying wispy texture! Just whisk the egg in a separate bowl before stirring it into the hot soup for a perfectly textured soup.
What to serve with corn and egg drop soup I like to serve this alongside a vegetable or noodle and tofu stir fry. It could also be a great appetizer for a dumpling party!
Simple corn + egg drop soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 15 oz can of corn, including juice (not unsalted)
- 2 large eggs
- splash of soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. One hot, swirl in some sesame oil and add the onion. Stir to coat. Add the ginger.
- Once the onion has softened and is starting to brown, add a cup of water. Add the miso and stir it around with a wooden spoon–it's okay if it doesn't dissolve all the way. Cover and bring to a simmer. Add the entire can of corn, including the juice. Stir and cover again to bring to a simmer.
- Lastly, turn down the heat. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth, then pour into the soup. Immediately stir the soup in a clockwise motion to disperse the egg evenly throughout the soup. Finish with a dash of soy sauce if desired.
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The Vegan 8
This looks so comforting Erika!! I LOVE how simple it is too…and I also love, love corn. I just had a bunch of it in my Mexican chili for dinner tonight. I don’t eat corn very often, but I do love the taste and for some weird reason, craving it more lately. It sure does add amazing flavor and texture to things…like this amazing soup! Score fo the simplicity too!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
I love egg drop soup and absolutely the addition of the white miso paste! oh my gawd, must try this like now!! love and pinned! and I can see why this is one of your favorite soups of all time!