Soft Egg and Chicken Soup for Seniors
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
A light, mild chicken soup with soft egg — warm, nourishing and easy to eat for older adults.
Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 Desi egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups chicken stock (yakhni)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped dhania
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
Method
- Bring the stock to a gentle boil and add the salt and shredded chicken.
- Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring gently so soft ribbons form.
- Cook for 1 more minute until the egg is set.
- Serve warm with dhania and a pinch of white pepper if liked.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)160 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)7 g
Carbs (estimate)6 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition figures are estimates only. Shred the chicken very fine so it is easy to eat. Allergens: egg. Pakistani alternative: use home-made yakhni and freshly cooked chicken. Serve warm and fresh; refrigerate leftovers the same day and reheat fully.