POV Egg Drop Soup

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.

Make a homemade Chinese chicken broth by simmering chicken bones with scallion bottoms and ginger, then strain it.

If using store-bought chicken stock, add a slice of ginger and some scallions to flavor it.

Bring the broth to a simmer.

Add a teaspoon of Better than Bouillon and hot water to the broth if needed.

Let the broth simmer to infuse the flavors of ginger and scallion.

Add about three tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken the broth, aiming for a texture that is 'verging on slimy'.

Add a pinch of white pepper and salt to the broth.

Beat the eggs in a bowl to prepare for adding to the soup.

Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering broth to thicken it, checking the texture as it cooks.

Taste the broth for seasoning and adjust with salt or MSG if desired.

Slice scallions for garnish, using a back slicing technique for fine slices.

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