Here’s a recipe for Egg Drop Soup, including ingredients, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering broth mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Continue to simmer the soup for another 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- While stirring the soup in a circular motion, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a steady stream. The eggs will cook and form wispy strands as they hit the hot broth.
- Once all the eggs have been added, remove the soup from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the Egg Drop Soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.
Nutrition information (per serving, based on 4 servings):
- Calories: Approximately 70
- Total Fat: Approximately 4g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 95mg
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 4g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 0g
- Sugars: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Egg Drop Soup as a starter or light meal!