Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Name: Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Soups
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 slice peeled fresh gingerroot (1/4 inch thick); 1 small garlic clove, peeled; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Who wants takeout when it tastes better homemade? This quick and easy soup is ideal for chilly days. You'll love the addition of tender chicken.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 slice peeled fresh gingerroot (1/4 inch thick)
1 small garlic clove, peeled
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sliced green onion

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the broth, ginger and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove and discard ginger and garlic.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Reduce heat. Drizzle beaten egg into hot broth, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in onion.