Hearty Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup

1 garlic clove

1 zucchini

2 roma tomatoes

1 teaspoon olive oil

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

¼ teaspoon salt

teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

½ teaspoon dried basil

2 tablespoons egg substitute

  • Smash, peel, and chop the garlic clove. Wash the zucchini, peel, and cut into thin slices. Wash and dice the tomatoes.

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Add the garlic and the diced tomato, stirring. Cook for a few minutes, then add the zucchini.

  • Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the salt, pepper, and dried basil. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the egg substitute, and serve.

Serves 2–4

This fusion recipe takes a classic Asian style of preparing soup and adds Italian ingredients for a hearty and filling dish.

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