Egg drop and noodle soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesUncooked Medium Egg Noodles
8cansLow-sodium chicken broth (14 1/2-oz. cans)
2largesEggs
4tablespoonsWater
½cupGrated Parmesan cheese
½teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
1cupFrozen chopped spinach thawed and drained well; OR- Chopped fresh spinach, stems removed
Salt to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the egg noodles and cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and water together until blended. Beat in the Parmesan cheese and pepper.

Stir the spinach into the broth and reheat to boiling. Pour the egg mixture into the soup slowly while stirring constantly with a fork.

Cook 30 seconds. Check the seasoning and add salt if desired. Serve hot.

Each serving provides: 120 Calories; 9⅒ g Protein; 9.7 g Carbohydrates; 5⅕ g Fat; 78½ mg Cholesterol; 951 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 28%

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