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Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is a popular Chinese soup made with eggs, chicken broth, cornstarch, and green onions. If you're looking for a simple soup, with only ingredients in a classic egg drop soup, this is a great addition to your rotation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 45 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I like better than Bouillon chicken base)
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch For Keto use 1/2 teaspoon Xanthum gum
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- optional 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, (see note)
- 1/4 /4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling broth until thickened.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the soup while gently stirring in a circle motion in the same direction.
- Remove from heat and add the salt, sesame oil (if using), and green onions. Add more salt to taste and serve.
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Notes
- Sesame oil is not absolutely necessary but a little sesame oil gives the soup a really nice flavor. it is a rare ingredient that most people don't have on hand but tastes great if you have it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the recipe
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Protein
3.5g
(7%)
Fat
2.5g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.