Egg Drop Soup with Fried Wonton Croutons - PoorMansGourmet

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.

Cut dumpling wrappers into thin strips.

Deep-fry the strips in hot oil until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Chop fresh ginger and carrot.

Add canned corn and frozen peas to the mix.

In a container, shake and mix 3 raw eggs to create egg ribbons.

In a pot, drizzle olive oil and add chopped ginger, stirring until aromatic.

Pour in chicken broth and add soy sauce, sugar, toasted sesame oil, and white pepper, then stir.

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and add cornstarch mixed with broth to thicken.

Squeeze in the egg ribbons while stirring to prevent clumping.

Add chopped tofu and green onion to the soup.

Season with kosher salt, pepper, and optional msg before serving.

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