Stage 5 Bariatric Recipe

Egg Drop Soup

Are you looking for a tasty meal to help with your weight loss journey? This recipe is packed with fiber from the vegetables. Plus, it's low in fat and carbohydrates, making it a meal contender for anyone looking to watch their weight. Before trying any diet or recipe, you should make sure that it is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider.

270 calories over multiple servings

Ingredients:

2 large eggs - 150 calories

2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth - 40 calories

1/4 cup of water - 0 calories

1 tablespoon of soy sauce - 8 calories

1 teaspoon of cornstarch - 30 calories

1/2 teaspoon of salt - 0 calories

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper - 2 calories

1/4 cup of finely chopped green onions - 8 calories

1/2 cup of thinly sliced carrots - 24 calories

1/2 cup of thinly sliced mushrooms - 8 calories

Instructions:

1. Start by cracking the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together until they are mixed well.

2. In a medium-sized pot, combine the chicken broth, onions, carrots, and mushrooms, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. 

3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

4. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

5. Slowly pour the whisked eggs into the hot soup, stirring constantly with a spoon or whisk to create soft, fluffy strands that blend into the soup.

6. Keep stirring for another minute or two to make sure the egg has fully cooked and evenly distributed throughout the soup.

7. Mix the cornstarch with the room temp water. Add the cornstarch water mixture to the pot while stirring everything together.

Enjoy!