Asian Egg-Drop Soup

7 Reviews
100% would make this recipe again

The Italian egg-drop soup known as «stracciatella», is reinvented here, by adding soy sauce, ginger and some exotic vegetables. Result: a delicious soup, prepared in just a few minutes.

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Ingredients

??? eggs size large ???
??? vegetable broth ???
??? snow peas, cut into 1 cm pieces ???
??? soybean sprouts ???
??? green onions/scallions, chopped ???
??? soy sauce ???
??? rice vinegar ???
??? gingerroot, grated ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???

Method

  1. In a bowl, beat the egg(s) lightly. Add some pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat the broth in a saucepan. Add the soy sauce, grated ginger, and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the snow peas, cut into 1 cm pieces, and the soya sprouts. Cook over medium heat 2-3 min until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Keep the liquid simmering for the next step: while stirring the broth slowly in one direction, gradually add the egg(s) in a steady stream. The egg(s) will coagulate and feather.
  5. Remove from heat. Season with rice vinegar. Garnish each bowl with chopped green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (280 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

80

Fat

3 g

5 %

Saturated 0.9 g
+ Trans 0 g

5 %

Cholesterol

100 mg

Sodium

360 mg

15 %

Carbohydrate

6 g

2 %

Fibre

1 g

6 %

Sugars

2 g

Net Carbs

5 g

Protein

6 g

Vitamin A

9 %

Vitamin C

24 %

Calcium

4 %

Iron

10 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Vitamin B12, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Folacin, Selenium
Source of  :
Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Zinc
Low  :
Saturated Fat
Free  :
Added Sugar, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Vegetables ½
Meat and Alternatives ½
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