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Egg Drop Soup: Discover This Easy, Delicious Recipe!

A simple and delicious recipe for Egg Drop Soup, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the boiling broth while stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. In another bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed.
  4. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a heartier soup, add cooked shredded chicken or tofu.
  • You can also include vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more soy sauce or a splash of rice vinegar for extra flavor.

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