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Egg Drop Soup

A comforting, silky soup made with chicken broth and wispy beaten eggs.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)
  • 1 pinch White pepper(optional)
  • 1 pinch Turmeric(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the chicken broth until smooth to create a slurry.

  2. 2

    Pour the remaining chicken broth into a pot. Add the ginger, soy sauce, and turmeric (for color). Bring to a gentle boil.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the soup simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low. Use a spoon to stir the broth in a circular motion to create a slow whirlpool.

  6. 6

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the broth while continuing to stir gently to create thin ribbons.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the sesame oil and white pepper.

  8. 8

    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

145

kcal

Protein

11

g

Carbs

8

g

Fat

7

g

Fiber

0

g

Sugar

1

g

Sodium

980

mg

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