Elevated Ramen Egg Drop Soup (Print Version)

Creamy instant ramen with silky egg ribbons, spinach, corn, and sesame flavors in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package instant ramen noodles (85 g), any flavor, vegetarian if desired
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 (optional)

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add instant ramen noodles and seasoning packet; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Add chopped spinach or bok choy and corn kernels; simmer for 1 minute.
03 - Whisk together eggs and milk or cream until combined in a small bowl.
04 - Reduce soup to a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle egg mixture into soup in a thin stream while stirring gently to form silky ribbons.
05 - Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until eggs are just set and noodles are tender.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It transforms a 50cent ramen packet into something that feels like it came from a proper restaurant
  • The egg creates these impossibly tender ribbons that make every spoonful feel luxurious
  • You probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now
02 -
  • Adding eggs to boiling broth creates scrambled egg chunks, so reduce heat to a gentle simmer first
  • The egg mixture must be drizzled slowly while stirring for proper ribbon formation
  • This soup waits for no one, so have your garnishes ready before you start cooking
03 -
  • Leftovers store surprisingly well in the fridge for one day, though the noodles will continue softening
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before garnishing for maximum flavor
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