Description
A comforting and quick homemade egg drop soup that is both keto-friendly and gluten-free. This simple recipe combines savory chicken broth with tender egg ribbons, fresh ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, creating a warm and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 32 oz chicken broth or chicken bone broth (4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
Garnish and Seasoning
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a medium pot, combine the chicken broth, tamari or coconut aminos, grated fresh ginger, sesame oil, and garlic salt. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to boil, then reduce the heat to low to let it simmer gently.
- Beat the eggs: While the broth is heating, crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat them lightly until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
- Create the egg ribbons: With the broth simmering, steadily stir the soup in one direction using a spoon or chopstick. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the broth while continuing to stir gently. This motion will create delicate egg ribbons characteristic of egg drop soup.
- Finish and serve: Add the sliced green onions to the pot, then season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste. If desired, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for extra spice. Divide the soup into 2 to 4 bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor; powdered ginger can be used in a pinch but adjust quantity to taste.
- For a more intense flavor, chicken bone broth is preferred over regular chicken broth.
- Stir the eggs slowly and steadily to ensure thin, ribbon-like strands instead of clumps.
- Customize the heat level with optional red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
- This soup is naturally keto and gluten-free, making it perfect for those dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: egg drop soup, keto soup, gluten free soup, homemade egg drop soup, Chinese soup, low carb soup, easy soup recipe
