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Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is a quick, easy dish with simple ingredients that's perfect for a busy weeknight!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 57 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 clove garlic whole
  • 1 lice fresh ginger ½-inch thick
  • 5 green onions thinly sliced, whites and greens divided
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • red pepper flakes to taste, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and the cornstarch to create a slurry.
  2. In a pot, bring the remaining chicken broth, garlic clove, ginger slice, and the whites of the green onions to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Slowly pour in the beaten eggs in a thin stream (*see note) while stirring the soup. Once the eggs are added, bring just to a boil and remove from the heat.
  4. Discard the ginger and garlic clove. Top with green onions and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Notes

  • Ensure the eggs are very well whisked before beginning.
  • *An easy way to pour the eggs is to place them in a small sandwich bag and snip a very small hole in the corner. Squeeze the eggs into the broth while stirring.
  • Broth should be simmering, not boiling, while adding the eggs.
  • Optional additions: Thinly sliced mushrooms, bean sprouts, diced tofu, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, white pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 57 (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 893mg (37%) Potassium 235mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 179IU (4%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

% Daily Value*

Calories 57 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 893mg 37%
Potassium 235mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 179IU 4%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.