Black Pepper Free Light Egg Drop Soup

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.6

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the soup

4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For the slurry

2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water

For the egg ribbons

3 large eggs

For serving

2 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced

Instructions

1
Combine the chicken broth, grated ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a steady simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth with no lumps. Pour the slurry into the simmering broth while stirring constantly, then continue to stir for 1–2 minutes until the broth thickens slightly and turns just barely translucent.

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