Egg Drop Soup
A light Chinese soup made by slowly pouring beaten eggs into hot chicken or vegetable broth, creating delicate egg ribbons, seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- eggs (Egg)
- chicken broth
- soy sauce (Soy)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- ginger
- cornstarch
- white pepper
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- egg ribbons throughout the soup
- sesame oil as finishing ingredient
- soy sauce (wheat + soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in egg drop soup.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in egg drop soup.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in egg drop soup.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard egg drop soup.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionBeaten eggs are the primary ingredient, cooked into ribbons throughout the soup.
Fish-Free
Likely OKChicken broth is the base. Verify no fish broth substitution.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is used for seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is added as a finishing ingredient.
Vegetarian
Check with staffEgg drop soup contains egg but some versions use chicken broth. Vegetarian versions with vegetable broth exist.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in egg drop soup. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in egg drop soup. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in egg drop soup. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard egg drop soup. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Beaten eggs are the primary ingredient, cooked into ribbons throughout the soup. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Chicken broth is the base. Verify no fish broth substitution. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is used for seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil is added as a finishing ingredient. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Egg drop soup contains egg but some versions use chicken broth. Vegetarian versions with vegetable broth exist. |
Key risk: Egg drop soup is built around egg. The beaten eggs are the defining component. Soy sauce adds wheat and soy. Sesame oil is used as a finishing drizzle. Despite its simple name, it contains three major allergens in every bowl.
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