Egg Drop Soup(Microwave)

Cook: 29 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

A quick and comforting microwave egg drop soup featuring flavorful chicken broth, ginger, soy, and a silky egg shreds, perfect for a light appetizer or cozy snack.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 slice ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Pour chicken broth into a 3-quart glass casserole.
  2. Add a slice of ginger root to the broth.
  3. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap.
  4. Cook in microwave oven for 12 to 14 minutes at high or until boiling.
  5. Remove the ginger root from the broth.
  6. Stir in sherry and soy sauce.
  7. Blend 3 tablespoons of cold water with the cornstarch until smooth; stir into the broth.
  8. Cook uncovered in microwave oven for 3 minutes at high, stirring once.
  9. Beat eggs with 2 teaspoons of water.
  10. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the broth while stirring constantly to form shreds.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 3.2g 4% DV
Carbs 60.3g 22% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2195.5mg 95% DV
Potassium 1855.3mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 65mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 37.4mg 42% DV
Calcium 147.8mg 11% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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