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A bowl of egg drop soup topped with Kalua Pig, chives, and peppers.
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Simple Egg Drop Soup

This delicious Whole30-friendly simple egg drop soup can be made in about 5 minutes from start to finish! It's perfect for any meal of the day!
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Primal, soup, Whole30
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 1½  cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • Red Boat fish sauce optional, but I always use it to boost umami
  • Umami Stir-Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ground white pepper optional (no need to add it if using Umami Stir-Fry Powder)
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves optional
  • hot chili peppers thinly sliced (optional)
  • Instant Pot Kalua Pork (optional topping) crisp it up in a frying pan first!

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring your bone broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Flavor it with fish sauce and/or Umami Stir Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt to taste. Remember: it’s only as savory as you make it.
  • Crack the egg in a small bowl and season with a few additional drops of fish sauce and a pinch of Umami Stir-Fry Powder or salt. Whisk well with a fork.
  • Remove the bone broth from the heat and stir the soup with a heat-proof spatula as you slowly pour in the whisked egg. The egg should cook on contact with the hot liquid even though you’ve removed the saucepan from the heat. The eggs should be soft and wispy rather than overcooked and chunky (ick!).
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you're using ground white pepper, add it now—a little goes a long way. Transfer the soup to a bowl and garnish with your favorite add-ins!
  • The soup tastes delicious as-is, but you can fancy it up with your favorite add-ins. My favorite garnishes include sliced green onions or chives, cilantro leaves, and hot chili peppers. If you want to make it even heartier, you can add some leftover Kalua Pig (or another cooked protein) and/or your favorite cooked veggies (e.g. mushrooms, broccoli, etc.).

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Notes

  • I know there aren't exact amounts for the seasoning in this soup but that's because the amounts are dependent on how salty your soup base is and your personal taste. Season, taste, and adjust as needed!
  • You probably won't have leftovers if you're making one serving, but if you make a big batch you can store the leftover soup in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g