Mint Soup

Mint Soup
Mint Soup
Po Ho Thng Although this fragrant soup, reminiscent of Chinese egg drop, is meant to be sipped throughout the meal (its clean flavor cools the palate between dishes), we'd make it even if we weren't preparing the rest of this menu. It's incredibly easy (the stock can be made ahead) and requires only a few ingredients.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Asian Soup/Stew Egg Appetizer Quick & Easy Mint Shrimp Winter Gourmet Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 83 mg(28%)
  • Fat 5 g(7%)
  • Fiber 2 g(6%)
  • Protein 10 g(19%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
  • Sodium 542 mg(23%)
  • Calories 126

Preparation Soak shrimp in warm water to cover in a bowl 5 minutes, then drain in a sieve, discarding water. Bring stock and shrimp to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in mint and immediately remove from heat. Add eggs in a slow stream, stirring slowly in one direction, then stir in salt and pepper.

Preparation Soak shrimp in warm water to cover in a bowl 5 minutes, then drain in a sieve, discarding water. Bring stock and shrimp to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in mint and immediately remove from heat. Add eggs in a slow stream, stirring slowly in one direction, then stir in salt and pepper.