Keto Egg Drop Soup

Keto Egg Drop Soup is a comforting, low-carb dish that bursts with flavor while being easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick lunch, this soup combines savory chicken broth with silky eggs and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Eggs - 2 large
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Xanthan gum - 1/4 teaspoon (optional, for thickness)

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the broth, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
4. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until well blended.
5. With the broth simmering, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons.
6. If using, sprinkle xanthan gum into the soup while whisking to thicken slightly.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• High in protein from the eggs, which helps in muscle maintenance and satiety.

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