eggdrop soup

Thân thiện

A chef stirs beaten eggs into a simmering pot of broth to make eggdrop soup.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth