About this photo
Wispy steam rises from freshly made egg drop soup topped with black pepper and glistening sesame oil droplets against a dark background. This warm, appetizing shot is ideal for restaurant menus, food blogs and Asian cuisine recipe content.
Prompt: “close-up photograph of egg drop soup with silky egg strands, white pepper and sesame oil in a deep bowl, steam, dark background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-lit shot that perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor softness on the wispy steam edges that does not impact usability.
Also searched as: steaming soup · asian food · comfort food · hot soup bowl · chinese soup · food photography
Direct file: 1664×2496 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this steaming egg drop soup close up photo for free, commercially?
- Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Steaming Egg Drop Soup Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/steaming-egg-drop-soup-close-up-8535b64b) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this photo?
- The original is 1664×2496 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
- Is this photo AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “close-up photograph of egg drop soup with silky egg strands, white pepper and sesame oil in a deep bowl, steam, dark background” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
- Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
- Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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