EGG DROP SOUP | Chinese Comfort Food in 10 Min!

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Lower sodium option for health; vegetable broth can be more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol; tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Pour 4 cups of chicken broth into a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of chicken broth with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of tamari soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric, and a pinch of ground white pepper to the pot and whisk together.

Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir.

Create a vortex in the pot with a whisk and slowly stream in 3 lightly beaten eggs, letting half of the egg mixture set for about 30 seconds before stirring.

Thinly slice a green onion for garnish and ladle the soup into bowls.

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