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Egg Drop Soup
This easy egg drop soup is a simple dish made with beaten eggs, green onions, ginger and corn, all in a complex and savory broth. A classic dish that tastes even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth divided use
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/3 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together 1/4 cup of chicken broth with the cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the rest of the broth, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat back down to medium.
- Use a spoon to slowly stir the soup in a circular motion, while streaming in the beaten eggs at the same time.
- Stir in the corn and green onions and cook for 1 more minute. Serve, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
1101mg
(46%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1101mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.