
Soups and stews · Chinese · 30 min
Egg Drop Soup with Pork, Spinach & Portobello Mushrooms
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 625 kcal / serving
A gentle, comforting soup with pork, spinach, and portobello mushrooms. The eggs swirl in to create ribbons, making it work well for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 32 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 2eggs
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ¾ lblean ground pork
- 2 capsportobello mushrooms
- 1red chili pepper
- red chili peppers
From the pantry: soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, turmeric, ground
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · large pot · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 2 capsportobello mushrooms
- 1red chili pepper
- red chili peppers
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground pork
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 2eggs
Pantry & dry goods
- 32 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 32 fl oz | 64 fl oz | 96 fl oz |
| eggs | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| lean ground pork | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| portobello mushrooms | 2 caps | 4 caps | 6 caps |
| red chili pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- 1) Wash and dry all produce, trimming and prepping as needed.
- 2) Heat a large pot over medium heat, then swirl in a little oil to coat the bottom.
- 3) Add the pork and break it apart with a spoon, cooking until no longer pink and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
- 4) Peel and mince the garlic and ginger; stir them into the pork and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5) Pour in the broth and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- 6) Prepare the peppers by removing seeds and stems, then slice into thin rounds; clean mushrooms, remove stems and gills, halve and thinly slice.
- 7) When the broth simmers, add the chili, mushrooms, soy sauce, and turmeric; simmer until the mushrooms start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 8) Beat the eggs in a small bowl until lightly blended.
- 9) With a slow stream, pour the eggs into the simmering soup while stirring to form ribbons.
- 10) Roughly chop the spinach and add to the pot; cook for about 2 more minutes until wilted.
- 11) Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with a touch of sesame oil before serving.
Two tips
- Prep extra garlic and ginger earlier in the day to speed up weeknight cooking.
- If you have leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently and add a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 625 kcal
- Protein
- 50 g
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 367 mg
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