Is Egg Drop Soup Healthy?

It's hard to say whether egg drop soup served in restaurant is healthy as it depends on the quality of ingredients used. However, the homemade version is very healthy! It's low in calories, high in protein, and good for digestion.

Is Egg Drop Soup Gluten Free?

Yes it is. Cornstarch is a white powder made from the inside grains of corn, which is gluten free. Since some soups may contain soy sauce, which contains gluten, it's always a good idea to ask before ordering it.

What is the difference between egg drop soup and hot and sour soup?

While both egg drop soup and hot and sour soup contain eggs, and may also contain tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions, only hot and sour soup contains vinegar, which gives it a strong acidic taste.

Classic Egg Drop Soup (Chinese)

Name: Classic Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Salt and ground white pepper, to taste

Description

This recipe is the old school egg drop soup found in every Chinese restaurant across the world. It’s delicate, nutty, a little salty and eggy.

Ingredients

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4 cups chicken stock
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and ground white pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a medium size pot, add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and lower the heat to a simmer.
Stir the cornstarch and water and slowly add the mixture to the stock, while stirring constantly.
Make sure the cornstarch has completely dissolved in the water before adding it to the soup, otherwise it will turn into clumps.
Using chopsticks or a small ladle, very slowly add the eggs while continuously moving the chopsticks in a swirly zigzag motion. This motion breaks the eggs and gives them their flower/teardrop shape.
Turn the heat off and drizzle the sesame oil into the soup.
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Save the leftover egg drop soup in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 170
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 397mg
Fat: 7.6g
Saturated Fat: 2.1g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13.5g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 10.8g
Cholesterol: 146.7mg