Homemade Egg Drop Soup (Keto & Gluten Free) Recipe
This Homemade Egg Drop Soup recipe offers a warm, comforting, and keto-friendly bowl of savory chicken broth enriched with delicate egg ribbons, fresh ginger, and aromatic sesame oil. Perfect for a quick, gluten-free appetizer or light meal, it combines simple ingredients to create a low-carb, flavorful soup that satisfies and nourishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Keto, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 32 oz chicken broth or chicken bone broth (4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Eggs
- 2 large eggs
Garnish and Seasoning
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for heat
Instructions
- Heat the broth mixture. Add the chicken broth, tamari sauce, freshly grated ginger, sesame oil, and garlic salt to a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer.
- Prepare the eggs. While the broth heats, crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat them well until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
- Create egg ribbons. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream, stirring gently and constantly in one direction with a fork or whisk. This technique forms delicate, silky egg ribbons throughout the soup.
- Add the garnishes and season. Stir in the sliced green onions and taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as desired, and if preferred, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
- Serve hot. Ladle the soup into 2 to 4 bowls depending on serving size and enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use bone broth for extra nutrition and richer flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to your dietary preferences, especially if monitoring sodium intake.
- Pour eggs slowly to ensure fine ribbons; faster pouring results in larger, scrambled-like pieces.
- For a thicker soup, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with a little cold water and add it to the broth before boiling.
- Ginger can be substituted with ground ginger if fresh is unavailable, but fresh provides the best flavor.
Keywords: Egg Drop Soup, Keto Soup, Homemade Soup, Gluten Free Soup, Chicken Broth Soup, Easy Chinese Soup, Low Carb Soup
