Elevated Ramen Egg Drop Soup (Printable)

A quick, comforting soup that elevates instant ramen with creamy silky eggs, fresh vegetables, and sesame-infused broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (any flavor)
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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and the 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; simmer for 1 minute.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk (if using) until well combined.
04 - Reduce the soup to a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the hot soup in a thin stream, stirring gently with chopsticks or a fork to create silky ribbons.
05 - Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the egg is just set and the noodles are tender.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes the nostalgic comfort of instant ramen and makes it feel like a real meal, not just survival food.
  • The egg ribbons add a silky, restaurant quality texture that makes you forget you started with a packet.
  • You can have a hot, nourishing bowl in front of you in under 15 minutes, no takeout required.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, so whatever vegetables are hiding in your crisper drawer can join the party.
02 -
  • If you pour the egg too fast or the broth is boiling hard, you'll get scrambled egg chunks instead of ribbons, so keep it low and slow.
  • Whisking the egg with a splash of milk really does make a difference, the ribbons turn out softer and more delicate.
  • Don't skip the sesame oil, it's what makes this taste like more than just doctored instant noodles.
03 -
  • Use chopsticks to stir in the egg, they give you more control and help create those long, graceful ribbons.
  • Taste the broth before adding the seasoning packet entirely, some brands are very salty and you might only need half.
  • A squeeze of lime juice right before serving adds a bright, unexpected lift that makes the whole bowl sing.
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