Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup

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This chicken egg drop soup is born from a love of the soup, many trips to my favorite Chinese restaurant, and many questions. This variation is the result. Simplicity is the key. The soup can be reheated or frozen and reheated.

Submitted by W J Cory
Updated on October 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 cups chicken broth, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 egg yolk

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Reserve 3/4 cup of chicken broth, and pour the rest into a large saucepan. Stir in chives, salt, and ginger; bring to a rolling boil. Stir reserved 3/4 cup of broth and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

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  3. Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a small bowl with a fork. Using a fork, drizzle eggs, a little at a time, into boiling broth. Eggs will cook immediately.

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  4. Stir in cornstarch mixture gradually until soup reaches desired consistency.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

76 Calories
4g Fat
4g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 76
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 1143mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 43mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.