Elevated Ramen Egg Drop Soup (Print Version)

Quick 15-minute soup elevating instant ramen with silky egg ribbons, fresh vegetables, and aromatic sesame oil for ultimate comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package (3 oz) 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 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the ramen noodles and seasoning packet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
02 - Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add spinach or bok choy and corn kernels. Simmer for 1 minute until vegetables begin to wilt.
03 - Whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 tablespoon milk or cream in a small bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy.
04 - Reduce soup to gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle egg mixture into hot soup in thin stream while stirring gently with chopsticks or fork to create silky ribbons.
05 - Cook for 1-2 minutes until eggs are just set and noodles are tender. Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • This soup comes together in just 15 minutes but tastes like youve been simmering it all afternoon, perfect for those nights when youre craving something homemade but lack the energy to cook.
  • The silky egg ribbons create a creamy mouthfeel without adding heavy cream, making each spoonful feel like a luxurious treat despite the budget-friendly ingredients.
02 -
  • If you pour the eggs in too quickly or stir too vigorously, youll end up with scrambled egg chunks instead of those beautiful ribbons I learned this the hard way after ruining three batches in a row.
  • The soup continues cooking even after you turn off the heat, so slightly undercook the noodles unless you enjoy them on the softer side.
03 -
  • When Im feeling fancy, I soft-boil an egg separately and add half to each bowl the rich, jammy yolk mixing into the broth creates an entirely new level of luxurious texture.
  • Save those seasoning packets from restaurant takeout ramen they often contain higher quality spice blends that can replace the one from your instant package.
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