Egg Drop Soup - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 4

Diet: Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 150 Calories | 7g Carbs | 1g Sugar | 1g Fiber | 7g Fat (2.5g Sat Fat) | 13g Protein | 340mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 tablespoons for a thicker soup
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
  • Optional: hot sauce

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer.
  2. Stir in the soy sauce and cornstarch. Continue stirring until the cornstarch dissolves. Using a ladle or large spoon, stir the soup in a circular motion and slowly drizzle in the egg until it has all been added. Let simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Ladle into bowls and top with scallions. Add hot sauce to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Boost: Top with leftover cooked chicken (or 1 can of chicken) and veggies, roughly chopped.

Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.

Make it Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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