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Egg Drop Soup

Quick & Easy Egg Drop Soup: Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy a bowl of warm and comforting Egg Drop Soup, ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock opt for low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh or powdered
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt substitute with garlic powder for lower sodium
  • to taste pepper adjust according to your taste preferences
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch omit for a lighter broth
For the Protein
  • 2 large Eggland’s Best Eggs
For Garnish
  • to taste sliced green onions can be swapped with chives

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken stock, ginger, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed and the broth begins to simmer, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Mix the remaining chicken stock with cornstarch until smooth. Stir into the simmering broth to thicken slightly.
  3. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until fully combined.
  4. Bring the broth to a rolling boil. Add sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Boil for about 1 minute.
  5. Stir the broth gently in one direction to create a whirlpool effect and slowly drizzle in the whisked eggs, cooking for about 30 seconds.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with additional green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To keep silky egg strands, stir gently before adding the whisked eggs. Cornstarch can be omitted for a lighter soup. Store the broth for freezing without the eggs.

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