A light, soothing high-protein egg drop soup made with simple, wholesome ingredients. A quick and comforting meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing for any day of the week.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 4 cups gluten-free organic free-range chicken broth
- 1/2- 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger (to taste)
- 3 organic pasture-raised eggs, beaten
- 3 scallions (green onions) chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Kuzu (kudzu) root or Arrowroot starch dissolved in just a little cold water
- Sea salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper or Sriracha sauce to taste (spicy)
Note: For young children’s taste buds, you can omit the ginger and pepper and use fewer scallions.
Directions:
- In a pot, bring chicken broth and grated ginger to a low boil
Note: You can also squeeze only the juice out of the grated ginger and add it at the end, if desired.
- Slowly stir in dissolved kuzu till it thickens the broth and is translucent
- Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring the soup in the same direction. The egg will spread and feather.
- Turn off the heat
- Add chopped scallion
- Season with sea salt and pepper to taste
- Serve immediately
Enjoy!
- Free from wheat, gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, nuts, and sugar.
- Paleo, Keto, and Whole30 Friendly!
Nutritional Health Benefits:
- Eggs – one of the most nutritious food items in our diet. It is rich in minerals, proteins, and vitamins, all of which are easily absorbed by the body. Contains high-quality protein, and yolks are a great source of vitamins A, D, E, K, and B vitamins; B6, B12, and folate for a healthy heart!
- Lecithin, also known as phosphatidylcholine, in the yolk inhibits its cholesterol absorption, protects your liver from damage, and improves your memory!
- Egg yolks have been shown to actually lower cholesterol and homocysteine levels associated with cardiovascular disease!
- Ginger – lowers cholesterol, treats nausea, and calms an upset stomach.
- Kudzu – used for digestive disorders, headaches, migraines, hangovers, and the immune system.
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