5-Min Crab Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Crab Egg Drop Soup is the ultimate 5-minute comfort dish—rich, silky, and full of flavor! Every spoonful is packed with tender crab meat, velvety egg ribbons, and a fragrant chicken broth that warms you from the inside out. Want to know the secret to getting those perfect egg ribbons every time? Let’s make it!

Crab Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes

For the crab egg drop soup:
2 stalks scallions
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch (replace with tapioca starch or sweet potato starch if desired)
6 tablespoons water
6 cups unsalted chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound crab meat, deshelled
Dash of sesame oil
Pinch of white pepper

Crab Meat Egg Drop Soup Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients:

• Chop the scallions.
• In a bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until smooth.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.

2. Make the egg drop soup:

• In a pot over high heat, add the unsalted chicken stock and season with salt.
• Bring to a simmer, then add the crab meat and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
• Stir in the cornstarch slurry, let the soup thicken slightly, and bring to a full boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs in a circular motion.
• Bring the heat back to high, let it set briefly, then gently stir.
• Lastly, add the scallions, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir gently and serve hot.

Tips & notes

• Stock matters: A flavorful chicken stock makes a huge difference. Use a homemade or a good-quality store-bought version.
• Cornstarch thickness: Adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry to your preferred thickness. Anywhere from 1 to 3 tablespoons of cornstarch works well. Keep the cornstarch-to-water ratio at 1:3 for a smooth, silky texture.
• Silky texture: Cornstarch thickens the soup and gives it that classic egg drop soup consistency. You can substitute with tapioca starch or sweet potato starch if needed.
• Egg ribbons: For thicker egg ribbons, wait a moment before stirring. For thinner ribbons, stir gently as you pour in the eggs.
• Adjust seasoning: Always taste before serving and adjust the salt or white pepper to your liking.
• Add-ins: Feel free to add shrimp, chicken, corn, tofu, or other veggies to make it your own.