There is nothing as satisfying and filling than sipping some hot egg drop soup. This soup is a staple in many Asian restaurants, and it servers as the perfect appetizer to help you get started. It is also one of the simplest and quickest dishes to prepare. It is not uncommon to find yourself ordering or making a little too much and when this happens, chances are that you will end up storing your leftovers in the fridge and reheat them when you want to have some egg soup. There are 2 main effective ways to warm up your egg drop soup, the stovetop method, and the microwave method and both options are your best options. The microwave and stovetop method are equally good at getting your soup piping hot. Below is a description of how you can warm up your egg drop soup using both methods.
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The Microwave Method To Reheat Egg Drop Soup
One of the quickest and simplest methods to warm up any type of meal including the egg drop soup is the microwave method. As much as the microwave has a bad reputation for destroying food, it is one of the options for warming up this simple egg dish. Simply follow these steps to warm up your food in the microwave. You will only need a microwave safe container or dish.
- Place your egg drop soup in a microwave safe dish or container,
- Set your microwave to medium to low heat,
- Let your soup warm up for 30-45 seconds (depending on the power of the microwave)
- Check the egg drop soup and see if it is heated to your liking,
- If it is still cold or lukewarm, reheat at 15 second intervals until it is fully warmed up,
- Once your egg drop soup is reheated to your liking, allow the soup to sit and cool before serving
- Serve when ready,
The Stovetop Method To Reheat Egg Drop Soup
The stovetop is another effective option when it comes to warming up your egg drop soup. It is also quick and does not require too much effort. Follow these steps to warm up your egg drop soup on the stovetop.
- Pour your egg drop soup into a pan or sauce pan,
- Turn your heat to medium or low,
- Gently stir your egg drop soup until fully heated (let is seat for about 3-5 minutes)
- Your soup should be ready in less than 5 minutes,
- Serve when ready,
Tips For Reheating Egg Drop Soup
When reheating egg drop soup it is important to take care and not heat at too high of heat otherwise you will end up with scrambled eggs or they may even get rubbery. It is best to reheat your soup at a low and slow heat for best results.
- It is important to remember that eggs are extremely versatile, and once they get too hot too quickly they will turn to rubber and lose flavour.
- Heat your egg drop soup over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until it is heated through when using a stovetop to warm up your soup.
- When heating using the microwave method transfer the individual servings of your Egg Drop Soup to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then warm up your soup at 15-second intervals, as needed. Make sure that you do not over-heat your soup.
The Advantages and Disadvantages to reheating Egg Drop Soup
Some of the advantages of reheating your egg drop soup include
- Not having to waste and toss out extra soup,
- You can create a simple make-ahead meal in less time,
- The reheating process is incredibly simple and effective,
- The egg drop soup flavour will be just as good in your reheated meal,
- You can enjoy your leftover soup or grab an on-the-go pre-made egg drop soup for any day and for any meal.
Some of the disadvantages of re-heating your egg drop soup include,
- Your eggs can become rubbery and lose their texture if not reheated properly,
- All types of eggs retain moisture so it is important to follow the correct procedures when reheating your egg drop soup otherwise you may lose the texture and taste of your soup after you reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop,
- You can only keep your egg drop soup for a limited number of days in the fridge since freezing your soup is not an option.
Health benefits of Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is low in calories and carbohydrates with a nice boost of protein. If you need to add more nutrients to the soup, simmer some vegetables in the broth before adding the eggs.
- Egg Drop Soup Calories: One cup of Egg Drop Soup has approximately 57 calories.
- Egg Drop Soup Carbs: One cup of Egg Drop Soup has approximately 4.5 grams of carbohydrates.
- Egg Drop Soup Fat: One cup of Egg Drop Soup has approximately 2.4 grams of fat.
- Egg Drop Soup Protein: One cup of Egg Drop Soup has approximately 4.3 grams of protein.
Best Way to Store Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is best served right away after it has been prepared so it is not recommended to prepare the soup in its entirety ahead of time. However, you can,
- whisk together all of the stock ingredients, cover and refrigerate your soup,
- whisk together all of the eggs, cover and refrigerate your soup
- cut up green onions and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
- When it is time to make some Egg Drop Soup, give the broth a good whisk to make sure you don’t have any clumps of corn-starch then proceed to simmer and add the eggs
- It is essential that your Egg Drop Soup is stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator,
- When stored correctly, your egg drop soup will last for about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator,
- Freezing egg drop soup is not recommend the egg flowers develop an unpleasant texture when frozen and reheated.
