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10 Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup

Savory 10 Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup You’ll Love

This 10 Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup is quick, healthy, and delicious, making it a perfect appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock opt for low-sodium for a heart-healthy choice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger use fresh for more intensity or powdered for convenience
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt swap for garlic powder if watching sodium intake
  • a pinch pepper black pepper is a great staple to use
For Thickening and Texture
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch omit for a light broth or increase for a richer texture
For the Star Ingredient
  • 2 Eggland’s Best Eggs crucial for achieving the lovely egg drop effect
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chives can be used if green onions are unavailable

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken stock, ginger, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  2. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup of the heated chicken stock in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Once the stock reaches a rolling boil, add the cornstarch mixture while continuously stirring. The soup will begin to thicken slightly.
  4. While stirring, slowly pour in the beaten eggs to create fine ribbons. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the eggs are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions. Serve warm in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite vegetables or spices. Perfect for a quick meal!

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