Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is a comforting Chinese dish known for its delicate ribbons of egg floating in a savory broth. This homemade version rivals restaurant quality and is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect starter or light meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ¼ teaspoon soy sauce

• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

• 2 teaspoons water (optional)

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)

• ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Heat over medium heat until it reaches a boil.

2. If using, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the boiling broth. Add food coloring if desired.

3. Slowly pour the beaten egg into the boiling broth while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons.

4. Season with white pepper and salt to taste.

5. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives.

6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 97

• Total Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 191mg

• Sodium: 1068mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 2g

• Dietary Fiber: 0g

• Sugars: 1

• Protein: 8g
  
  

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.