Gluten-Free Egg Drop Soup

Gluten-Free Egg Drop Soup is a comforting and quick dish that brings the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine to your midnight cravings. Silky eggs swirl in a savory broth, creating a delightful experience in every sip.

Gluten-Free Egg Drop Soup
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken broth - 500 ml
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 2 tablespoons
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Green onions - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • White pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the grated ginger and soy sauce to the broth, stirring well.
  4. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, stirring continuously until the soup thickens slightly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create ribbons.
  7. Add the chopped green onions, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
  8. Remove from heat and let the soup sit for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from the eggs, which supports muscle health.
  • Hydrating and warming, making it a soothing option for late-night cravings.

Tags

ChineseGluten-FreeMidnight