Irish Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the eggs while stirring the soup with a spoon. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a traditional Irish dish.
• The eggs are added to the soup at the very end, creating a creamy texture.
• This is a great soup to make when you have leftover vegetables.