Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and flavorful low-carb dish that warms the soul. Perfect for breakfast, this soup features silky eggs in a savory broth, making it a delightful start to your day.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
150 kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken broth - 500 ml
- Large eggs - 2
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Green onions - 2 stalks (chopped)
- Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon (grated)
- Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
- White pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon (optional, for thickening)
- Water - 1 tablespoon (for cornstarch slurry)
Steps
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the broth, stirring to combine.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
- If using, mix the cornstarch with the tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering broth to slightly thicken.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the broth while gently stirring in a circular motion to create ribbons of egg.
- Add the chopped green onions and sesame oil, then season with white pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately in bowls.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, making it a great breakfast option to keep you full longer.
- Low in carbohydrates, suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
ChineseLow CarbBreakfast