Description
A comforting and flavorful Asian-inspired soup that features delicate egg ribbons in a light broth with tender cabbage, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
For Garnish:
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thicker soup)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add the cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently in one direction to create egg ribbons.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add sliced mushrooms or tofu for extra texture.
- For a bit of spice, drizzle with chili oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
