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Two bowls brimming with hot, savory, lucious egg drop soup.

BILLY'S EGG DROP SOUP

Whip up comforting, silky egg drop soup in just 10 minutes! Perfect for chilly days or Chinese New Year, this easy recipe is a family favorite with customizable options.
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Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course 10 Minute Meals, Chilies and Soups, Dinner, Frugal and Fast, Holidays and Entertaining, Very Diva
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
  • Chili garlic sauce, to taste to taste, optional
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a medium soup pot, bring the broth and soy sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  • Once your stock has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low.
  • Stirthe stock to create a whirlpool, then gradually drizzle in the eggs as youcontinue to stir the stock and they will turn into those magical littleribbons.
  • Remove from heat and add the sesame oil and garlic chili sauce, ifusing (highly recommended).
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion.

Notes

Many restaurants serve thickened egg drop soup using cornstarch, but our recipe makes the equally delicious thinner version. If you'd prefer a thicker version, simply follow these easy steps:
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water until smooth. Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering stock before adding the eggs. Proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
Besides feeling like a culinary hug, this soup is also a blank canvas to add ingredients for variety.
To boost the flavor of the broth, add a chicken bouillon cube and/or add ¼ teaspoon each dried ground ginger and garlic powder.
To the soup you can add a drained can of corn, a block of cubed firm tofu, sauteed mushrooms, a cup of fresh or frozen peas, minced water chestnuts, or a few handfuls of crispy bean sprouts for texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1481mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chinese New Year, Dairy Free, Eggs, Frugal and Fast, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Soup
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