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    Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat

    Published: Mar 2, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    egg drop soup with crab meat.

    A quick and easy egg drop soup with crab meat. It's one of the most comforting Chinese soups to make all year round. So delicious and something my entire family enjoys!

    Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat.

    This egg drop soup with crab meat is so easy to make. It's loaded with goodness and it tastes better than the restaurant version.

    Jump to:
    • What is Egg Drop Soup
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat
    • What to Serve with
    • Storage
    • How to Reheat
    • 📖 Recipe
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    What is Egg Drop Soup

    Egg drop soup or egg flower soup or Dànhuātāng is one of the most popular soup menu items that you can find at any Chinese restaurant.

    It's a silky and thin soup that is usually made with lightly beaten eggs, chicken stock, and simple seasoning.

    My version of egg drop soup is made with additional crab meat and corn.

    Egg Drop Soup with Crab meat.

    Ingredients

    This egg drop soup with crab meat is made of chicken stock, ginger, eggs, crab meat, sesame oil, corn starch, creamed corn, white pepper, and used scallions as a garnish.

    Crab meat: You can use canned or fresh crab meat or imitation crab based on your liking and availability. 

    Corn: In this recipe, I used creamed corn. If you are not a big fan of it, you can use sweet corn kernels instead.

    Ingredients for Egg Drop Soup.

    How to Make Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat

    Making your own soup can't get any easier than this! It's so easy to put together, a no-fuzz side dish for any night of the week or a busy weekend.

    Step 1. Cook the Broth

    • Bring chicken broth, black pepper, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Chicken Broth for Soup.

    Step 2. Thicken the Soup

    • Add crab meat, creamed corn, and cornstarch mixture. Stirring until the broth is thickened.
    • Add more cornstarch and water mixture if needed until it reaches the desired consistency.
    Egg Flower Soup.

    Step 3. Add the Beaten Egg

    • Stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a “whirlpool” then slowly pour the lightly beaten egg into the pot as you stir. Let the soup sit for 15 seconds.
    • Turn off the heat, and stir in the sesame oil, and chopped scallions. Serve the soup while still warm. 
    How to Make Egg flower soup.

    What to Serve with

    This soup is the perfect side dish for any Chinese meal, such as:

    • Sweet and Sour Fish
    • Homemade Crab Rangoon
    • Instant Pot Fried Rice
    • Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
    • Chinese Eggplant with Minced Pork
    • Spicy Sichuan Noodles
    • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
    • Hunan Beef Cumin
    • Shrimp and Green Peas Stir Fry
    • Minced Pork Noodles Soup
    crab meat soup.

    FAQ and Cooking Tips

    I don't eat seafood. Can I skip the crab meat?

    Yes, you can. You can turn this recipe into a basic egg drop soup by skipping the crab meat and creamed corn.

    Can I freeze the egg drop soup?

    I don't think it's a good idea and I don't recommend freezing the egg drop soup.

    Can I make this egg drop soup with egg whites only?

    Yes, you can. If you do that, you'll need about 6 egg whites.

    how to make egg flower soup.

    Storage

    Discard any leftover egg drop soup that has been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. You can learn more here.

    • Let the soup cools down to room temperature before refrigerating.
    • Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container.
    • Store the leftovers for 3-4 days in the fridge.

    How to Reheat

    • On the stove. Put the leftover soup in a saucepan. Reheat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
    • In the microwave. Place the leftover soup in a microwave-safe bowl. Reheat for a minute or longer until hot.

    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don’t mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating. Be sure to subscribe to receive weekly recipes and follow me on Pinterest.

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    Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat.
    5 from 9 votes

    Egg Drop Soup with Crab Meat

    Rika
    Egg drop soup or egg flower soup or Dànhuātāng is one of the most popular soup menu items that you can find at any Chinese restaurant.
    It's a silky and thin soup that is usually made with lightly beaten eggs, chicken stock and simple seasoning.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 6
    Calories 129 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (Here's a great recipe for Chinese chicken broth)
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper, (or use black pepper, add more according to your liking)
    • 3 whole eggs, (lightly beaten)
    • 6 oz crab meat
    • 1 cup creamed corn
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch , (mix with 1 tablespoon of water)
    • 3 stalks of scallions, (green parts only, diced)
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, bring chicken broth, white pepper, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Add crab meat, creamed corn, and cornstarch mixture. Keep stirring for 4 minutes until the broth is thickened.
      Add more cornstarch and water mixture if needed until it reaches the desired consistency.
    • Stir the broth in a circular motion, creating a “whirlpool” then slowly pour the lightly beaten egg into the pot as you stir.
      Let the soup sit for 15 seconds. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
      Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil and chopped scallions. Serve the soup while still warm. 

    Notes

    You can store the leftover egg drop soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
    Sesame oil can be found at any grocery market, such as Kroger/Ralph's, Vons/Safeway/Albertsons, Trader Joe, Sprouts, Walmart, and Target. It's usually sold for around $2.98 per 5 oz bottle. 
    Crab meat lump is sold at Von's/Albertsons for about $7.99 per 8 oz pack. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword egg drop soup, egg drop soup with crab meat, egg drop soup with creamed corn
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    1. Katherine

      March 08, 2021 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      I love this crab twist on the classic egg drop soup! Such a great idea.

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:08 am

        Thanks for sharing your feedback, Katherine!

        Reply
    2. Jo

      March 08, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      All I can say is this soup was amazing! My family inhaled it! Absolutely PERFECT!

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:09 am

        I am glad your family loved it, Jo! Thanks for sharing the feedback.

        Reply
    3. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 09, 2021 at 2:29 am

      5 stars
      I've hear of egg drop soup but never tried it before. Interesting to read more about how you make it.

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:09 am

        I am glad that you found this post useful, Jacqueline.

        Reply
    4. Dionne

      March 09, 2021 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic soup recipe that I just love looking at. Not sure what will happen when I make it... well, I know what - it will be gone in no time LOL

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:08 am

        Thanks, Dionne!

        Reply
    5. Caroline

      March 11, 2021 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      I haven't had this in so long, but it's such a comforting and tasty soup.

      Reply

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