Chinese Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg float in a ginger-scented broth, finished with fresh green onion for a simple, warming dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 450 ml gluten-free chicken broth, check label for gluten-free ingredients
- 2 green onion, green parts thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- ½ tsp olive oil
Method
- Warm olive oil and ginger in a saucepan until fragrant.1 min timer
- Pour in broth and tamari; bring to a gentle simmer.4 min timer
- Stir in cornstarch mixture until the broth lightly thickens.1 min timer
- Drizzle beaten eggs in while stirring; cook until set.2 min timer
- Scatter green onion over the soup and serve hot.
Why it works
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free broth and gluten-free tamari keep wheat-based ingredients out.
- Milk allergy: Eggs and ginger broth bring savory flavor without milk ingredients.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free broth, tamari and cornstarch make the soup gluten-free.
- Dairy-free: A clear ginger broth and eggs make a satisfying bowl without dairy.
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