Chinese Egg Drop Soup with Green Onions
Silky egg ribbons float in a light ginger broth, with green onions and fresh chives for a gentle, savoury finish.
Fits Celiac, PCOS, Anti-inflammatory and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium gluten-free chicken broth
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 4 green onions, green parts thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp gluten-free tamari
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Method
- Warm the broth, ginger and garlic-infused oil until gently simmering.5 min timer
- Whisk in tamari and half the green onions.
- Stream in eggs, stirring until delicate ribbons are set.2 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Ladle the soup and finish with chives and remaining onions.
Kids’ plate: Egg Drop Soup
On the plate: A small bowl of egg ribbons in ginger broth, with the green onion pieces left out.
Make it a game: The egg ribbons are little golden clouds. Find one floating in each spoonful at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free broth and tamari keep the soup free of wheat, barley and rye.
- Anti-inflammatory: Eggs, ginger and green onions bring flavour without added sugar or refined starch.
- Kid (4–12): Mild ginger broth and soft egg ribbons make an easy-to-scoop bowl.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft egg ribbons in broth make a gentle spoonable bowl.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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