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Egg Drop Soup Recipe

A simple and quick Chinese soup made with beaten eggs and chicken broth.
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 70 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • to taste salt
  • to taste white pepper
  • 2 slices ginger optional
  • 2 scallions green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
  2. 2. Add the ginger slices if using.
  3. 3. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and soy sauce.
  4. 4. Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup in a circular motion.
  5. 5. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Remove the ginger slices before serving.
  7. 7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 100mg | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Egg Drop Soup
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