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Beefy Frittata Soup

Austrian egg-drop soup reimagined with ground beef and crispy breadcrumb ribbons. Ready in 15 minutes—warm, savory, and deeply satisfying on a cold night.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
28g
Beefy Frittata Soup
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz ground beef
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 whole eggs
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (or parsley), chopped
  • ¼ cup aged cheddar or gruyère, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle into the simmering broth, stirring gently, until wispy strands form, ~2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Toast breadcrumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring often.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top with toasted breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and fresh dill. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • dry skillet or small pan
  • ladle

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