Description
Egg Drop Soup is a simple and comforting Chinese dish made with beaten eggs in a flavorful chicken broth. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick and light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
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Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth and soy sauce to a simmer.
- Thicken the soup: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly pour into the simmering broth while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add the eggs: Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
- Season and finish: Stir in sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- You can add other ingredients like tofu, mushrooms, or spinach for additional flavor and texture.
- Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg