Description
A quick and easy Egg Drop Soup recipe made with savory chicken broth, silky eggs, and subtle spices. Perfect low-carb comfort food that’s ready in minutes. Ideal for a cozy starter or a light meal.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil, and ginger if using.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Whisk into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly drizzle them into the broth while stirring in one direction to create silky ribbons.
4. Turn off heat, add green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrients.
Ginger adds a nice warmth, especially when feeling under the weather.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 125mg