CHICKEN EGG DROP SOUP

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 243mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.