Low Fat Comforting Egg Drop Soup
Discover the ultimate bowl of warmth and nourishment with our *Low Fat Comforting Egg Drop Soup*! This classic Chinese-inspired dish is delightfully light yet satisfyingly rich in flavor, thanks to its silky egg ribbons and aromatic hints of ginger and soy sauce. Made with low-sodium chicken broth and a simple cornstarch slurry for subtle thickening, this recipe is both heart-healthy and quick to prepare—ready to serve in just 20 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with a touch of white pepper and garnished with bright green onions, it’s an elegant, low-fat comfort food that’s ideal for chilly evenings or light lunches. Whether you’re seeking a soothing starter or a wholesome meal, this healthy egg drop soup is guaranteed to please your taste buds without weighing you down.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 cup of water until fully dissolved to make a slurry.
In a medium saucepan, bring the low-sodium chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering broth, stirring continuously until the mixture begins to thicken.
Beat the eggs lightly in a small bowl. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin, steady stream, stirring gently with a fork to create strands of egg.
Stir in the soy sauce, grated ginger, and white pepper. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt as desired.
Chop the green onions finely and add them to the soup just before serving.
Serve hot, garnishing with additional chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2192 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
