Description
A comforting and delicious chicken broth soup featuring silky egg ribbons, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil, and ginger if using.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Whisk into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly drizzle them into the broth while stirring in one direction to create silky ribbons.
- Turn off heat, add green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg