Comfort in a Bowl: Simple Egg Drop Soup Recipe

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.

Using a sharp knife, cut the scallions.

Place the eggs in a bowl and whisk until they have a fluid-like consistency.

In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, then whisk until well combined.

Add the chicken stock and the white portion of the scallions to a pot, then bring to a boil.

After 2 minutes, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while continuing to stir to thicken the stock.

Return the liquid to a boil, then pour in the eggs while stirring constantly to form egg ribbons.

Add the salt, white pepper, and the green portion of the scallions, then mix until well combined.

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