Ingredients
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4 cups chicken broth, divided
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
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1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
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2 eggs
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1 egg yolk
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Reserve 3/4 cup of chicken broth, and pour the rest into a large saucepan. Stir in chives, salt, and ginger; bring to a rolling boil. Stir reserved 3/4 cup of broth and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
![an overhead shot of chicken broth, chives, salt, and ginger in a saucepan]()
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Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a small bowl with a fork. Using a fork, drizzle eggs, a little at a time, into boiling broth. Eggs will cook immediately.
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Stir in cornstarch mixture gradually until soup reaches desired consistency.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 76 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 76 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium 1143mg | 50% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 43mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
