Egg Drop Soup with Chicken & Noodles



Ingredients:

  • 4  cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 3  tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 1- 1/2  teaspoons ground ginger

  • 4  ounces wide rice noodles or pad thai noodles, broken into 3-inch pieces

  • 2  tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1- 1/2  cups cooked, shredded chicken

  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)


Directions:

  1. Bring the broth, 1-1/2 cups water, soy sauce, garlic and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium-size saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook broth mixture for 10 minutes.2.

  2. Remove the garlic cloves with a slotted spoon and add noodles to pot; cook for 4 minutes or until tender.3.

  3. Meanwhile, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl; whisk into broth and cook for 1 minute or until thickened.

  4. Stir the soup so it is moving in a circular direction. Pour in the beaten eggs in a slow, steady stream. Stir in chicken and garnish with scallions, if desired. Serve immediately.