( 1 ) Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup
Recipe courtesy Nina Simonds 

 Recipe Summary 
 Prep Time: 15 minutes  
 Cook Time: 5 minutes 
 Yield: 6 servings    

1 1/2 teaspoons canola or corn oil 
2 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice 
1/2 cup minced scallions, white part only 
3 tablespoons soy sauce 
3/4 cup rice wine or sake 
5 cups water 
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 
1/2 pound snow peas, ends snapped and veiny strings removed 
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 6 tablespoons water 
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water

Heat a heavy soup pot over high heat, add the oil, and heat until 
hot, about 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and scallions, and stir-fry 
until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the soy sauce and rice wine 
or sake, and stir-fry over high heat for 20 seconds. Add the water 
and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and 
cook for 2 minutes, skimming the surface to remove any impurities.
 Add the snow peas and stir. 

Slowly add the cornstarch mixture and bring the liquid to a boil, 
stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Once slightly thickened, 
remove from the heat and slowly add the beaten eggs, pouring 
them in a thin stream around the edge of the pot. Carefully stir once 
or twice so that the eggs form thin streamers. Taste for seasoning 
and ladle into serving bowls.

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( 2 ) Asian Egg Drop Soup

 Recipe Summary 
 Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes 
 Yield: 4 servings  
 
4 cups prepared chicken stock, plus 2 tablespoons 
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 
1 tablespoon soy sauce 
1 tablespoon cornstarch 
2 eggs, lightly beaten 
2 green onions, chopped, including ends 
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Bring soup stock, grated ginger and soy sauce to a boil. In a small
cup, make a slurry by combining the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons 
of chicken stock. Stir until dissolved. Slowly pour in the cornstarch 
mixture while stirring the stock, until thickened. Reduce heat to a 
simmer. Pour in the eggs slowly while stirring the soup in the same 
direction. The egg will spread and feather. Turn off the heat and add 
the green onions. Season with salt and pepper, and serve
immediately.