Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions⏱ 30 min total

Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions

Per 1 serving · 540 g · 13 ingredients

Calories
297
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    36% of calories
  • Carbs
    25g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    9.8g
    30% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions (540 g) has 297 calories, with 26 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (36% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), Vitamin K (31% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 57% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
55cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8.7g
Net carbs
23g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.8g
7.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein52%
  • Vitamin K31%
  • Riboflavin (B2)46%
  • Niacin71%
  • Vitamin B654%
  • Vitamin B1227%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine13%
  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Choline15%
  • Potassium17%
  • Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium57%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the beef, salt, vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp of white pepper.

  3. 3

    Bring the chicken stock and mushrooms to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup, stirring well.

  4. 4

    Once the soup thickens, add the marinated beef and stir well. Cook until the beef is done, about 30 seconds to a minute, then turn off the heat. Season with additional salt and white pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Slowly pour the egg whites into the soup in a steady stream while stirring, allowing them to form ribbons.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cilantro and scallions. Serve immediately by ladling into bowls.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (540 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A23 μg
3%
Vitamin C4 mg
4%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.4 mg
3%
Vitamin K37 μg
31%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
46%
Niacin11 mg
71%
Vitamin B61 mg
54%
Folate (B9)42 μg
11%
Vitamin B121 μg
27%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline85 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium42 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium816 mg
17%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus274 mg
39%
Zinc3 mg
28%
Copper0.3 mg
36%
Manganese0.1 mg
5%
Selenium31 μg
56%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene224 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0.1 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol4 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20.2 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 297 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 56min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 36min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 42min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions?

One serving of Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions (1 serving) has 297 calories, which works out to 55 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions high in protein?

Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.7 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions?

1303 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup with Beef, Mushrooms, and Cilantro, and Scallions?

7.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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