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Shrimp Egg Drop Soup

Quick and Delicious Shrimp Egg Drop Soup Perfect for Weeknights

This Shrimp Egg Drop Soup is a quick, nutritious delight perfect for weeknights, combining tender shrimp with silky egg flowers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Fresh Shrimp Chopped into smaller pieces
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh eggs yield the best results
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Use fresh kernels
  • 4 cups Soup Stock Chicken or vegetable stock
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 inch Ginger Optional, adds warmth
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions (Scallions) Optional, for added flavor

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • Bowl for beating eggs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop shrimp and gather corn, eggs, ginger, and spring onions.
  2. Cook Soup Base: Boil soup stock and add ginger and spring onions, simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add Corn: Stir in fresh corn, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Create Egg Flowers: Beat eggs, turn off heat, and stir eggs into soup to form egg flowers.
  5. Serve Immediately: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 280mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the eggs.

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