Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup with Christy — A Nourishing Lunar New Year Recipe
Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup is a comforting Lunar New Year dish that symbolizes wellness, prosperity, and longevity — sentiments especially meaningful as families welcome the Year of the Horse. Simmered in a light chicken stock and finished with softly swirled eggs, this soup is prized for its silky texture and understated elegance. It is served to welcome the new year with warmth, balance, and well wishes.
This classic preparation brings together simple ingredients with thoughtful technique, making it an ideal dish for Lunar New Year gatherings or quiet meals at home during the festive season.
Meet Christy
Hi, I’m Christy. I’m a mom of three, wife, and dog mom to two, living in Southern California. For the past five years, I’ve been creating and sharing recipes inspired by the flavors I grew up with and the comfort of everyday home cooking. My kitchen is where memories are made—simple meals for busy families, familiar smells, and time spent together. I believe good food doesn’t need to be complicated, just cooked with intention and shared with the people you love.
Why Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup Is Perfect for the Year of the Horse
Bird’s nest has long been valued in many Asian cultures, particularly during festive occasions like Lunar New Year. Traditionally associated with wellness, renewal, and longevity, it is often served to express care and good wishes for the year ahead.
As families mark the Year of the Horse — a year commonly linked with energy, resilience, and forward movement — this soup offers balance and nourishment. Paired with silky egg ribbons and a gently seasoned chicken stock, Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup feels both grounding and celebratory, making it a natural choice for the holiday table.
For those planning Lunar New Year gatherings, meaningful dishes are often accompanied by thoughtful gifts. You may also find inspiration in our guide on What to Gift Asian Parents for Lunar New Year in the Year of the Horse, which explores culturally rooted gift ideas for the season.
Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Ingredients
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2 cups chicken stock
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2 eggs
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2 stalks green onion
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Pinch of white pepper
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1/8 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp sesame oil
Slurry
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp water
How to Make Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup
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Add the chicken stock and bird’s nest to a pot. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the bird’s nest to soften.
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Add the white parts of the green onion, white pepper, and turmeric powder, stirring gently to combine.
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Stir the corn starch slurry into the soup and continue cooking until it becomes slightly thickened.
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Beat 2 eggs, then slowly drizzle them into the pot while gently stirring to form soft, delicate egg ribbons.
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Cook for one more minute, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with the chopped green parts of the green onion. Serve warm.
Choosing the Right Bird’s Nest for This Recipe
This recipe uses Simply Swift™ Swallow Bird’s Nest, a ready-to-cook option that requires no soaking. It can be prepared in 15 minutes on the stovetop or just 4 minutes in the microwave*, making it easy to enjoy traditional bird’s nest with minimal preparation.
*Cooking time may vary depending on microwave frequency.
Hand-cleaned and made from 100% natural bird’s nest with no preservatives or fillers, Simply Swift™ offers both purity and convenience for Lunar New Year cooking and beyond.
A Thoughtful Dish for the Lunar New Year Table
In the Year of the Horse, Lunar New Year dishes often reflect both nourishment and intention. Bird’s Nest Egg Drop Soup is a reminder that meaningful food does not need to be elaborate — it simply needs care, balance, and the warmth of sharing.
Whether served as a starter for a festive meal or enjoyed as a comforting bowl at home, this soup brings tradition and wellness together in a way that feels timeless.
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