West Lake Soup Recipe
Choice tender beef mixed with egg whites, coriander, water chestnuts, cilantro creates this tasty light warming soup.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Flavorings
Once boiling, add the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to the broth. Stir well.
- 3
Cook the Beef
Add the sliced beef to the pot and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it turns pink and tender.
- 4
Add Water Chestnuts
Stir in the sliced water chestnuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Add Egg Whites
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the egg whites while stirring gently to create silky strands in the soup.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
