Elevated Ramen Egg Drop Soup (Printable version)

A quick 15-minute soup featuring instant ramen with creamy egg ribbons, vegetables, and aromatic sesame oil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package instant ramen noodles
03 - 1 seasoning packet from ramen
04 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Egg Mixture

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream

→ Vegetables and Garnishes

08 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or bok choy, chopped
09 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup corn kernels
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the instant ramen noodles and seasoning packet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Add the spinach or bok choy and corn kernels. Simmer for 1 minute until vegetables are tender.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until thoroughly combined and smooth.
04 - Reduce the soup to a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the hot soup in a thin, steady stream while stirring gently with chopsticks or a fork to create delicate ribbons.
05 - Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the egg is just set and the noodles are tender.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes ordinary instant ramen and turns it into something you'd actually crave, not just tolerate.
  • The egg ribbons add richness and protein without any complicated technique.
  • You can clean out your vegetable drawer and toss in whatever needs using.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes better too.
02 -
  • If you pour the egg in too fast or the heat is too high, you'll end up with scrambled egg chunks instead of silky ribbons, so keep it gentle.
  • Don't skip the sesame oil, it's not just a garnish, it's the soul of this dish.
  • Letting the soup sit too long after adding the egg will make the noodles mushy, so eat it right away.
03 -
  • Whisking the eggs with a little milk or cream makes the ribbons noticeably more tender and luxurious.
  • Use chopsticks to stir while you pour the egg, it gives you more control and creates prettier, thinner ribbons.
  • If you want extra umami, add a tiny dash of fish sauce or a spoonful of white miso just before serving.
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