Here’s a quick and easy 15-minute egg drop soup recipe that’s gluten-free, keto, and low carb. Our version skips the cornstarch, offering only 52 calories and 0.6 net carbs per serving. It’s a virtually no-carb soup, perfect for weight loss!
INGREDIENTS
- 32 oz (4 cups) chicken broth or chicken bone broth
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon tamari, coconut aminos, or soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for added spice
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium pot, combine the chicken broth, tamari (or coconut aminos), ginger, sesame oil, and garlic salt. Heat over medium-high until the broth begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
- While the broth simmers, beat the eggs in a small bowl.
- Stir the broth constantly while slowly pouring in the beaten eggs, stirring in one direction to form egg “ribbons.”
- Add the sliced green onions to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the soup into 2-4 bowls and enjoy!
NOTES
- Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for a spicy kick.
- To thicken: If you prefer a thicker soup, add up to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch along with the cold broth, soy/tamari/coconut aminos, ginger, and sesame oil before heating. Whisk until smooth to avoid clumping. For low-carb diets, arrowroot powder works as an alternative thickener.
- Tasty add-ins: Consider adding cooked chicken, tofu, mushrooms, or other low-carb veggies for more flavor and texture.
- Gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Ginger: Frozen ginger cubes from Trader Joe’s work well, but fresh ginger is equally great.
NUTRITION (PER 1-CUP SERVING)
- Calories: 52 kcal
- Carbs: 0.6g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
- Sodium: 760mg
