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Chinese Take-Out: Egg Drop Soup

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)79.4632
Energy (kCal)673.568
Carbohydrates (g)26.869
Total fats (g)25.2492
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a large sauce pot, bring the chicken broth and soy sauce to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Taste and add more soy if needed. | 2. Meanwhile, trim roots/tips and remove outer layer of scallions. Slice the scallions (white and green portions) to approximately 1/8 thick slices. | 3. Combine the cornstarch with the cold water and mix well (no lumps). | 4. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to the boiling broth while constantly stirring to desired consistency. (you may not need it all). Stir while boiling for 2 minutes. | 5. Reduce heat to a low boil, add white pepper and then "drizzle" the beaten eggs "slowly" into the broth while stirring constantly. The eggs should be forming into small streams of ribbons. Continue to gently boil 1 minute. | 6. Remove pan from heat and add the sliced scallions to the soup. | 7. Serve the soup immediately, stirring the pot before each serving is dished. | 8. Enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    chicken broth 6 cups 468.72 11.34 66.8304 15.7248
    soy sauce 1 -2 teaspoon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    cornstarch 2 tablespoons 60.96 14.6032 0.0416 0.008
    cold water 3 tablespoons 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    egg 2 beaten 143.0 0.72 12.56 9.51
    scallion 2 -3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    white pepper 1/8 teaspoon 0.888 0.2058 0.0312 0.0064
    salt - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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