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Keto Egg Drop Soup

Name: Keto Egg Drop Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 4 cup chicken broth low sodium; 1 tsp ginger grated; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce keto-friendly, such as tamari or coconut aminos; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 2 pcs egg beaten; 0.25 tsp xanthan gum; 2 tbsp water cold; 1 pcs green onion sliced (optional); 1 pinch white pepper (optional)

A comforting and quick keto version of the classic Chinese egg drop soup. This low-carb recipe features a flavorful broth with delicate ribbons of egg, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. It's easy to prepare and satisfies cravings without the carbs.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 20 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 133 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

4 cupchicken broth, low sodium
1 tspginger, grated
1 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspsoy sauce, keto-friendly, such as tamari or coconut aminos
0.5 tspsesame oil
2 pcsegg, beaten
0.25 tspxanthan gum
2 tbspwater, cold

garnish

1 pcsgreen onion, sliced(optional)
1 pinchwhite pepper(optional)

Equipment

saucepan · fork · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and add the grated ginger and minced garlic.
2
Bring the broth mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
About 5 min
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the xanthan gum and cold water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the simmering broth.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Xanthan gum helps to slightly thicken the soup without adding carbs, mimicking the texture of cornstarch.
4
Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream, stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks in a circular motion to create delicate egg ribbons.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Pouring slowly and stirring continuously ensures fine, wispy egg strands.
5
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
6
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onion and a pinch of white pepper, if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 133.3kcal
Protein: 12.1g
Carbs: 4.4g
Fat: 7.7g
Fibre: 0.4g
Sugar: 2.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover egg drop soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.