Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Drop

Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Drop recipe videos

Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Drop is a comforting, savory soup that combines tender chicken, soft egg ribbons, and noodles in a flavorful broth. It typically includes ingredients like chicken broth, shredded chicken, eggs, noodles, and vegetables such as carrots, celery, or green onions. This dish is a popular home-style comfort food found in various cuisines, with roots in Chinese and American culinary traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally balanced, offering a good mix of protein from the chicken and eggs, carbohydrates from the noodles, and minimal fat if prepared with lean chicken and a light broth. It provides essential nutrients like vitamins from vegetables and minerals from the broth, with a rough calorie range of 200-350 per serving depending on portion size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin A	30% DV
Vitamin C	5% DV
Calcium	2% DV
Iron	6% DV
Potassium	150 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Selenium	10 mcg
Niacin (B3)	15% DV

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish blends elements from both Eastern and Western cooking, with the egg drop technique often associated with Chinese cuisine, while the noodle soup base is a universal comfort. Nutritionally, the addition of eggs boosts the protein content and adds a silky texture, making it a soothing option for cold weather or when seeking a nourishing meal.