One-Egg Egg Drop Soup
One-Egg Egg Drop Soup features a light, clear broth gently thickened with tapioca for a silky mouthfeel, with delicate egg ribbons floating throughout. Subtle ginger and garlic add warmth, while green onion, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper provide a clean, aromatic finish. Ideal as a quick lunch or a soothing starter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One-Egg Egg Drop Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Beat the egg with the salt in a bowl until well combined. In another bowl, mix the tapioca flour with the cold water and stir until dissolved.
- 2
Bring the chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a full rolling boil, take it off the heat, and stir in the dissolved tapioca starch.
- 3
Boil until the soup thickens and turns clear, about 1 minute; remove from the heat.
- 4
Pour the egg into the soup in a thin stream, and gently stir in a figure-8 pattern, taking care not to overmix.
- 5
Sprinkle the soup with the chopped onions, sesame oil, and white pepper, and serve.
- Calories 108.83 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 9.5 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 6.89 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.51 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.17 mg High 26%
- Sodium 910.8 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 0.57 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 21.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 176.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 39.92 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
One Egg Egg Drop Soup is a Chinese soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Eggs, Green Onion, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 108.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Egg Egg Drop Soup?
- It is a Chinese soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is One-Egg Egg Drop Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Eggs, Green Onion, Ground Ginger, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with One-Egg Egg Drop Soup?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make One-Egg Egg Drop Soup?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 108.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Egg Egg Drop Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is One-Egg Egg Drop Soup healthy?
- One-Egg Egg Drop Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 108.83 calories and 9.5 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 910.8 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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