Homemade Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop | Healthy, Easy Soup for Cold Days | Comfort Food in a Bowl

 Homemade Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop

Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop

About Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop

"To make chicken soup tasty and nice,
Add a little spice,
Sip it thrice,
That’s Granny’s advice!"

This poem captures the timeless advice passed down by our grandmas, whether it’s to boost our immune system, promote weight loss, or aid in a speedy recovery from cold and flu. Delicious Chicken Stock Soup with egg drop is not only nutritious but also rich in minerals. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving comfort, this easy-to-make recipe combines the goodness of homemade chicken broth | stock with the added protein from eggs. Make this healthy chicken egg drop soup at home and enjoy its powerful benefits.

Recipe by: cooktwirl

Photography by: cooktwirl

3 Reasons Why You'll Love Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop

Nutrient-Rich: Packed with the goodness of homemade chicken stock, this soup provides collagen, essential minerals, and amino acids, while the eggs contribute high-quality protein and healthy fats. The addition of curry leaves, pepper powder, garlic, and lime juice not only enhances the flavor but also adds unique nutritional benefits, making the soup both delicious and therapeutic.

Ideal for Chilly Days: Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a cold day. The rich, savory flavors of this chicken stock-based soup make it the perfect comfort food for winter or whenever you need a little extra warmth and nourishment.

Simple to Make: Despite its rich flavor, Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop is quick and easy to prepare. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a nourishing and comforting meal in no time.

Chicken Stock Soup with Egg Drop

Ingredients

Butter 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon finely chopped Garlic
Curry Leaves 8 - 10 finely chopped
1 medium sized Onion
Black Pepper Powder 1/2 teaspoon
1 cup of  Shredded Chicken almost 140 grams
Chicken Bone Stock 2-3 cups            
Salt to taste
Half Lime Juice
1 Egg White slightly beaten
Cilantro | Coriander Leaves for garnish

Ingredients

Ingredients

Recipe Step-by-Step

Step-1

Add butter to the cooking pot and melt it over a slow flame, allowing it to gently heat.

Add Butter

Step-2

Turn down the heat and add the finely chopped garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns light golden brown and infuses its rich flavor, then add the curry leaves.

Medium Heat

Add Garlic

Add Curry Leaves

Step-3

Add the onions and sauté until they turn translucent, then stir in the black pepper powder.

Add Onion

Add Black Pepper Powder

Step-4

Add the shredded chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add Shredded Chicken

Step-5

Next, add the chicken bone stock | broth, salt, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add Chicken Bone Stock

Add Salt

Add lime juice

Step-6

Once the soup comes to a boil, slowly drizzle in the beaten egg white while stirring gently in a circular motion. Let it cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the eggs to form silky ribbons in the broth | stock.

Drizzle the Egg White

Step-7

Garnish with cilantro (or coriander leaves) and turn off the heat.

Garnish with cilantro (or coriander leaves)

Turn off the heat

Step-8

Delicious Chicken Stock with Egg Drop Soup is now ready to be served.

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Tips

Add only a small amount of salt to the soup, as the chicken bone broth | stock already contains salt.

Chopped and roasted nuts or croutons can be added as a garnish to enhance the texture and flavor of the soup.

Chicken Stock Egg Drop Soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container. To preserve the soup's texture, it's recommended to store the broth |stock and eggs separately. When reheating, warm the soup gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the eggs from becoming overcooked.

For a more filling and complete meal, add boiled noodles to the Chicken Stock Egg Drop Soup. The noodles absorb the rich flavors of the broth, making the soup even heartier and more satisfying.

Feel free to customize your soup by adding vegetables of your choice for extra flavor and nutrition. Below is a list of vegetables, along with suggestions on how to use them.    

    Carrots: 🥕Thinly slice or julienne the carrots to ensure they cook quickly. Add them early in the cooking process to allow them to soften and release their natural sweetness into the stock | broth, while retaining a slight crunch.

    Mushrooms: 🍄After frying the onions until translucent, add the thinly sliced mushrooms and cook them until they soften and absorb the rich flavors of the broth.

    Peas: 🫛Add them in the last few minutes of cooking to infuse the soup with a burst of sweetness and vibrant color.

    Corn: 🌽Add fresh corn in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, as it cooks quickly. This helps preserve its sweet flavor and crisp texture.

    Zucchini: Slice the zucchini and add it during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking to preserve its texture and flavor, allowing it to soften and retain its shape without becoming mushy.

    Bell Peppers (Capsicum): 🫑Dice or thinly slice the bell peppers and add them after sautéing the onions, at the beginning of the cooking process.

    Cabbage: Chop the cabbage and add it early in the cooking process to allow it to soften.

    Green Beans: Cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces and add them halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking and maintain their crispness.

    Tomatoes: 🍅Add the diced tomatoes at the beginning of cooking to allow them to melt into the soup and infuse it with a subtle tangy flavor.

    Scallions ( Spring Onion): 🧅Chop both the white and green parts of the spring onion. Add the white part early in the cooking process, as a substitute for regular onions. Add the green part toward the end of cooking, either as a garnish or stirred in just before serving.

Delicious Chicken Stock with Egg Drop Soup

Equipment's Used for the Recipe

Bowls for the stock, shredded chicken

small bowl for egg white

Whisk

Cutting Board

Knife

Liquid Measuring Cups 

Spoons

Cooking pot

Ladle for serving