Egg Drop Soup is a simple and satisfying Chinese soup that features delicate strands of egg in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger fresh
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions for garnish
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the grated ginger and salt into the boiling broth, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture, and simmer for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Gradually pour the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
- Remove from heat and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 120mgVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg