Description
This Keto Egg Drop Soup is a comforting, low-carb twist on a classic Chinese favorite. Made with savory chicken broth, fresh mushrooms, ginger, and gently swirled eggs, this soup delivers rich flavor and a satisfying texture while staying keto-friendly and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 8 ounces Sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- ⅓ cup Chopped green onions
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Eggs
- 3 large Eggs, beaten lightly
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine the chicken broth, ginger paste, sliced mushrooms, soy sauce, chopped green onions, and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and mushrooms to soften.
- Add the eggs: Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth while stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks. This technique creates the signature delicate egg ribbons.
- Final simmer: Let the soup simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to ensure the eggs are fully cooked and the flavors combine.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally garnish with extra chopped green onions or a dash of white pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness.
- Adjust the amount of ginger paste to your taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use tamari in place of soy sauce for gluten-free adaptation.
- Stir the eggs slowly while adding to create ribbons rather than clumps.
- This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days but is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: keto egg drop soup, low carb egg drop soup, chicken broth soup, Chinese egg drop soup, easy keto soup
