Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 149kcal
This soup is pure magic, just drop in the eggs and watch silky egg noodles form in a delicious broth!
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- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 green onions cut in thirds
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see note)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 large eggs whisked
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt optional
Heat the sesame oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger, and garlic, and stir and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds.
1 teaspoon sesame oil, 6 green onions, 3 slices fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic
Pour 5¾ cup of the chicken broth and all of the soy sauce into the pot. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
6 cups low sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ¼ cup of chicken broth and cornstarch together. Pour it into the pot and stir to combine.
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Let the soup continue to boil for 5 minutes, then use a ladle to gradually pour in the eggs, whisking constantly. (They will cook instantly when they hit the broth and form ribbons.)
4 large eggs
Taste the broth and add the salt if needed. Serve with additional green onions for garnish.
½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Soy Sauce: Use an equal amount of tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free alternative.
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In place of cornstarch, use any of these thickeners. If you like a thinner soup, omit the cornstarch altogether.
- Arrowroot powder, tapioca starch, or rice flour: use twice as much in place of the cornstarch
- Potato starch: use the same amount in place of cornstarch
Storage: Store egg drop soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop for 8-10 minutes.
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg