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Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe

10-Minute Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe You'll Love

This Homemade Egg Drop Soup Recipe delivers comfort and flavor in just 10 minutes, proving that wholesome meals can be quick and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3.5 cups chicken stock Substitute with vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger Fresh ginger elevates the flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt Can be substituted with garlic powder.
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Adjust for desired thickness.
For the Eggs
  • 2 large Eggland's Best Eggs Any eggs work in a pinch.
For Garnishing
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions Chives make a delightful alternative.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 3.5 cups of chicken stock, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Heat over medium-high for about 5 minutes until it reaches a gentle boil.
  2. Whisk together 0.5 cup of chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir into boiling broth and let it thicken for another 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 0.25 cup of chopped green onions into the thickened broth and simmer for 1 minute.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs. Stir the broth in a circular motion and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs, stirring gently for about 30 seconds.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with more chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with Sriracha or additional vegetables to personalize your soup. For best results, use fresh ingredients.

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