Craving something warm, savory, and incredibly fast? When you’re short on time but need a satisfying meal, this 5-Minute, 5-Ingredient Egg Drop Soup is your new best friend. It’s a simple recipe that transforms basic pantry staples into a bowl of pure comfort. The rich bacon fat creates a deeply flavorful broth, while silky egg ribbons swirl through a spicy, garlicky base. It’s the ultimate keto-friendly hack for a delicious and nearly instant lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
• 1½ cups / 360ml chicken broth
• ½ chicken bouillon cube
• 1 tbsp / 14g bacon fat
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp / 5g chili garlic paste, or to taste
Instructions
1. Directions
2. Create the Broth: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, and bacon fat. Stir until the bouillon and fat dissolve, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
3. Add the Spice: Stir the chili garlic paste into the boiling broth until it is fully incorporated.
4. Prepare the Eggs: While the broth is heating, crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk lightly with a fork, just enough to break up the yolks.
5. Form the Egg Ribbons: Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Slowly pour the whisked eggs into the simmering broth in a thin stream while gently and continuously stirring the broth in a circular motion. The eggs will cook instantly into delicate ribbons.
6. Serve Immediately: Remove the pan from the heat, pour the soup into a bowl, and enjoy hot.
Nutritional Information
• Nutritional Info
• Serves: 1
• Calories: 280
• Fat: 25g
• Net Carbs: 2.7g
• Protein: 13g
Pro Tips
• For thinner, more delicate egg ribbons, pour the egg from higher up while stirring the broth a bit faster. For thicker ribbons, pour closer to the broth and stir more slowly.
• Elevate your soup with a finishing drizzle of toasted sesame oil and a sprinkle of fresh scallions or cilantro just before serving.
• Don’t have bacon fat? A tablespoon of butter or ghee makes a fantastic substitute for a rich, savory flavor.
• To make it a more substantial meal, add a handful of fresh spinach or some pre-cooked shredded chicken to the broth before adding the eggs.
FAQ
Q: Is this 5-ingredient egg drop soup keto-friendly
A: Absolutely! This 5-ingredient egg drop soup is specifically designed to be keto-friendly. With only 2.7g of net carbs per serving, it’s a perfect low-carb hack for a quick and satisfying meal.
Q: What can I use instead of bacon fat
A: If you don’t have bacon fat on hand, a tablespoon of butter or ghee makes a fantastic substitute. It will still provide the rich, savory flavor needed for this quick egg drop soup.
Q: How do I get thin silky egg ribbons in my soup
A: For delicate, silky egg ribbons, the trick is to pour the whisked egg in a slow, thin stream from a bit higher above the pot. While you pour, stir the simmering broth gently but continuously. This technique ensures the egg cooks into fine strands as it hits the hot broth.
Q: How can I make this soup more filling
A: To turn this quick egg drop soup into a more substantial meal, you can add pre-cooked shredded chicken or a handful of fresh spinach to the broth before adding the eggs. A garnish of fresh scallions or a drizzle of toasted sesame oil also adds extra flavor and texture.
