Raindrop Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 12 water chestnuts, sliced (canned)
• 3 whole scallions, finely diced
• 1 scallion, large dice
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached and diced
• 6 cups chicken stock (unsalted)
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 egg whites, beaten lightly
• chili oil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring stock with chicken to a boil.
• 2 reduce to a simmer. add chestnuts and minced scallions. continue to simmer for ten minutes.
• 3 add sherry and soy sauce.
• 4 turn off heat under the soup but leave on burner. bring beaten egg whites over to the soup pot. add a few drops of chili oil, if desired, to the eggs.
• 5 using fork, allow eggs to dribble into the soup. repeat this until egg is gone.
• 6 serve with diced scallions scattered on top.
• 7 enjoy!