Keto Egg Drop Soup
Why This Is Strictly Keto
Traditional egg drop soup is thickened with cornstarch — this recipe skips it entirely, using whisked eggs for texture instead. Seasoned with sesame oil, ginger, and garlic rather than soy sauce, this is a completely soy-free, no-starch soup. Under 1g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 litre) good-quality chicken bone broth
- 3 large eggs, whisked well in a measuring cup with a spout
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (soy-free, optional for depth)
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
- Salt to taste
- 2 spring onions (scallions), green parts only, thinly sliced
- Optional: pinch of xanthan gum for a slightly thicker broth
Instructions
Bring broth to a simmer: Pour chicken broth into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to a steady simmer.
Season: Add sesame oil, coconut aminos (if using), white pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. The broth should taste rich and well-seasoned before the eggs go in.
Optional thickening: If you prefer a thicker consistency, stir in a tiny pinch of xanthan gum (¼ teaspoon maximum) and whisk for 30 seconds.
Create egg ribbons: This is the key technique. Using chopsticks or a fork, stir the broth in a slow circular motion to create a gentle whirlpool. Slowly drizzle the whisked eggs into the moving broth in a thin, steady stream — the broth’s heat will instantly cook them into delicate ribbons.
Finish: Remove from heat immediately. The residual heat will finish cooking the eggs gently.
Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with spring onion greens, and a final drop of sesame oil if desired. Serve hot.
Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate)
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~90 kcal | 5g | 9g | 0.8g |
Tips
- Use the best quality chicken broth you can find — it is the soul of this dish. Homemade bone broth is ideal.
- The key to beautiful egg ribbons is a slow, steady pour into slowly stirring broth. Pouring too fast creates clumps; too thin a drizzle disappears.
- This soup is fantastic as a light appetizer before any Asian-inspired keto main course.
