Crab and Asparagus Egg Drop Soup

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop asparagus into small pieces.
  2. 2Chop asparagus into small pieces.
  3. 3Chop asparagus into small pieces.
  4. 4Chop green onion, separating the whites and greens.
  5. 5Chop green onion, separating the whites and greens.
  6. 6Chop green onion, separating the whites and greens.
  7. 7Pour a full 32oz carton of chicken bone broth into a pot.
  8. 8Pour a full 32oz carton of chicken bone broth into a pot.
  9. 9Pour a full 32oz carton of chicken bone broth into a pot.
  10. 10Add garlic powder, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and soy sauce to the broth.
  11. 11Add garlic powder, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and soy sauce to the broth.
  12. 12Add garlic powder, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and soy sauce to the broth.
  13. 13Bring the broth to a boil.
  14. 14Bring the broth to a boil.
  15. 15Bring the broth to a boil.
  16. 16Add asparagus and the whites of the green onions to the boiling broth and cook for a few minutes.
  17. 17Add asparagus and the whites of the green onions to the boiling broth and cook for a few minutes.
  18. 18Add asparagus and the whites of the green onions to the boiling broth and cook for a few minutes.
  19. 19Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water.
  20. 20Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water.
  21. 21Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water.
  22. 22After a few minutes, add the cornstarch slurry to the broth while stirring to thicken it.
  23. 23After a few minutes, add the cornstarch slurry to the broth while stirring to thicken it.
  24. 24After a few minutes, add the cornstarch slurry to the broth while stirring to thicken it.
  25. 25Add the crab meat and let it warm for a minute.
  26. 26Add the crab meat and let it warm for a minute.
  27. 27Add the crab meat and let it warm for a minute.
  28. 28Scramble three eggs with a little bit of water.
  29. 29Scramble three eggs with a little bit of water.
  30. 30Scramble three eggs with a little bit of water.
  31. 31Turn down the heat to ensure the soup is not bubbling.
  32. 32Turn down the heat to ensure the soup is not bubbling.
  33. 33Turn down the heat to ensure the soup is not bubbling.
  34. 34Slowly pour in the egg mixture with one hand while stirring constantly with the other to create egg ribbons.
  35. 35Slowly pour in the egg mixture with one hand while stirring constantly with the other to create egg ribbons.
  36. 36Slowly pour in the egg mixture with one hand while stirring constantly with the other to create egg ribbons.
  37. 37Cut the heat and finish with a little bit of sesame oil.
  38. 38Cut the heat and finish with a little bit of sesame oil.
  39. 39Cut the heat and finish with a little bit of sesame oil.
  40. 40Serve the soup in a bowl.
  41. 41Serve the soup in a bowl.
  42. 42Serve the soup in a bowl.
  43. 43Garnish with extra white pepper.
  44. 44Garnish with extra white pepper.
  45. 45Garnish with extra white pepper.
  46. 46Add green onion and cilantro.
  47. 47Add green onion and cilantro.
  48. 48Add green onion and cilantro.
  49. 49Drizzle with black vinegar.
  50. 50Drizzle with black vinegar.
  51. 51Drizzle with black vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 4 asparagus stalks
  • 4 asparagus stalks
  • 4 asparagus stalks
  • 2 green onion stalks
  • 2 green onion stalks
  • 2 green onion stalks
  • 32 oz chicken or bone broth
  • 32 oz chicken or bone broth
  • 32 oz chicken or bone broth
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp water
  • 4 Tbsp water
  • 4 Tbsp water
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • black vinegar
  • black vinegar
  • black vinegar

Equipment

cutting boardknifepotladlebowl

Tips

  • When adding the egg, make sure the soup is not bubbling and pour slowly while stirring to get nice egg ribbons.
  • Garnish with green onion, cilantro, extra white pepper, and a drizzle of black vinegar for added flavor.