eggdrop soup
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of soup made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth: Eggdrop soup is a simple, light soup where beaten eggs are drizzled into hot, seasoned broth, creating delicate, cooked egg ribbons or strands.
Usage
- Eggdrop soup is typically served as a starter in Chinese-American cuisine.
- It is known for its simple, comforting qualities and quick preparation time.
Examples
- Noun:
- For a light lunch, I often make a quick eggdrop soup.
- The restaurant serves a delicious eggdrop soup with green onions.
Advanced Usage
- "to make eggdrop soup": the process of creating this dish.
- The key to perfect eggdrop soup is to stir the broth in one direction while slowly pouring in the eggs.
Variants and Related Words
- Egg drop soup: An alternative, common spelling for the same dish.
- Egg flower soup: Another name for the same or a very similar soup.
Synonyms
- Egg flower soup: A direct synonym referring to the same dish.
- Stirred egg soup: A descriptive synonym highlighting the preparation method.
Related Phrases
- A bowl of eggdrop soup: a common way to refer to a single serving.
- On a cold day, nothing beats a warm bowl of eggdrop soup.
Noun
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made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth
