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Chinese Egg Drop Soup
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Chinese Egg Drop Soup

10 minServes 3Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • eggs (beaten with a pinch of salt)Dairy3 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry750 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • white pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • cornstarch (mixed into a slurry with water)Pantry12 g
  • water (for the cornstarch slurry)Other45 ml
  • sesame oilPantry5 ml
  • spring onion (chopped)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

90kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
5 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Beat the eggs

    • Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in a bowl.
    • Set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Simmer the broth

    • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
    • Add the minced garlic, white pepper and salt.
    • Reduce the heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Step 2
  3. Add the eggs

    • Pour the beaten eggs gently into the simmering soup while stirring slowly.
    Step 3
  4. Thicken the soup

    • Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
    • Keep stirring until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
    Step 4
  5. Season and finish

    • Taste and add more salt and white pepper if needed.
    • Finish with sesame oil and chopped spring onions.
    Step 5