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20-Min Mami — Filipino Egg Noodle Soup

Silky broth, springy egg noodles, poached egg, and tender green beans in one pot. This comfort-in-a-bowl Filipino classic is faster than takeout when you use rotisserie chicken.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
35g
20-Min Mami — Filipino Egg Noodle Soup
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz fresh egg noodles (or dried wheat noodles)
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ½ medium white onion, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, ~5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, ~3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add egg noodles and green beans, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, ~6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in shredded chicken and fish sauce, then gently crack eggs into the simmering broth.

  5. 5

    Simmer 2 minutes until egg whites just set but yolks still jiggle slightly.

  6. 6

    Ladle into bowls, making sure each gets a poached egg and plenty of broth. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (at least 3-quart capacity)
  • wooden spoon or ladle
  • knife and cutting board

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