Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic whole
- ½ inch slice fresh ginger
- 5 green onions thinly sliced whites and greens divided
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- crushed red peppers to taste optional
Instructions
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Combine 1/2 cup chicken broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.
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Bring remaining chicken broth, garlic clove, ginger slice and the whites of the green onions to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the broth is simmering.
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While stirring the soup, pour in the eggs slowly in a very thin stream* (see tip), this should take about 1 minute. Bring just to a boil and remove from heat. Discard ginger and garlic clove.
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Top with green onions and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 57
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Sodium: 893mg
Potassium: 235mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 179IU
Vitamin C: 18mg
Calcium: 31mg
Iron: 1mg