This homemade chicken soup with silky egg ribbons is pure comfort in a bowl. A clear, golden broth loaded with tender chicken, carrots, and noodles comes together with minimal effort. Craving more cozy bowls? Try our Creamy Chicken Soup with Orzo, the Chicken Fillet in Creamy Mushroom Sauce, or savory Egg Patties with Green Onion.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 onion, whole
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 eggs
- 150 g (5.3 oz) spaghetti or egg noodles
- Bay leaf and black peppercorns to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the drumsticks, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim the foam and reduce the heat.
- Add the carrot, whole onion, crushed garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns; simmer 30 minutes.
- Remove the drumsticks and strain the broth into a clean pot. Take the meat off the bones.
- Beat the eggs and drizzle into the simmering broth while stirring to form ribbons; add the noodles and cook until tender.
- Return the chicken meat to the pot, season with salt, and serve.
Tips
- Skim the foam carefully for a crystal-clear broth.
- Stir the broth while drizzling in the eggs for the silkiest ribbons.
- Remove the whole onion before serving.
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Nutrition (per 100 g): 100 kcal | Protein 10 g | Fat 3 g | Carbs 9 g