Description
Whip up a comforting bowl of Egg Drop Soup in just 15 minutes! This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant starter for special occasions. With its warm, soothing flavors and silky texture, it’s sure to impress. Infused with garlic and ginger, this quick recipe allows for easy customization—add your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Enjoy a nutritious, low-calorie option that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger powder
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped green onions for one minute, then add four cups of chicken broth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining cup of chicken broth with cornstarch; whisk until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and whisk well.
- Stir in garlic powder and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, strain the beaten eggs through a sieve into the soup, and cook for one minute.
- Season with salt and pepper; adjust to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg