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Egg drop soup with cabbage

Cabbage egg drop soup is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious meal. With tender cabbage and silky egg ribbons swirling in a flavorful broth, this soup is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for any season, it's a quick and easy dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ head Cabbage
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Onion
  • Spring onions
  • 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1 tsp White pepper

Method
 

  1. In a pot, bring to a boil a cup of water.
  2. Meanwhile, shred the cabbage, chop both the spring onion (handful).
  3. Once the water starts to boil add the chicken broth or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. You can add the minced garlic, ginger (ground or minced) and white pepper.
  5. Add the shredded cabbage and onion and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, crack and beat the eggs. In the pot group the cabbage to the side leaving the broth on the other side of the pot. Then slowing drop the eggs in the broth and make a swirl motion while doing this.
  7. Once the eggs are solid then you can add the spring onions and do a test taste, adjust where necessary and allow it to simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes. Your egg drop soup with cabbage is ready to be served