Egg Noodle Soup (Ukrainian Classic)

This egg noodle soup recipe was one of the first dishes my grandma made my husband. He instantly fell in love! For so long, I held off on making it at home to keep it her special treat when we visited. Alas, it was too hard to resist! Although it’s not exactly the same, this recipes tastes almost identical to hers…

What is Ukrainian Egg Noodle Soup (печенья)?

Before we get to assembling this family favorite, let’s first cover off on what Ukrainian-style egg noodle soup recipe is like. Despite the name, this soup isn’t made with traditional dry noodles. Instead, it features a super simple “egg noodle” that’s made from scratch with just flour and water.

• Flavor: The soup features a rich, pork-based broth that’s perfectly seasoned with fresh dill, sautéed veggies, silky egg whites, and doughy egg noodles.
• Texture: The texture of this soup is similar to American-style chicken and dumpling soup. The drop egg noodles are more like dumplings than pasta and are chewy to the bite. They are perfectly contrasted by the tender pork and silky broth!
• Time: From prep to table, this recipe takes 1 hour to prepare.

Preparing Grandma’s Ukrainian Egg Noodle Soup

To make grandma’s egg noodle soup recipe, all you need is a good soup pot and a handful of wholesome ingredients.

• Simmer the Ribs: In a large pot, simmer the ribs in water for 15 minutes. Next, rinse them and set them aside.
• Build the Broth: Dump the rib water out of the pot and fill it with fresh water. Add the ribs back in and drop in the bay leaves and a bit of salt and pepper. Boil for 10 minutes.
• Make the Egg Noodles: Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a medium bowl, mix the flour and egg yolks together. Drop spoonfuls of the egg and flour into the hot water until you run out and turn the heat down to medium low.
• Add the Egg Whites: Next, pour the egg whites into the pot and stir the broth constantly to distribute them throughout the soup.
• Sautéed Veggies: In a large skillet, sauté the carrots and onions in the oil until golden brown. Add the veggies into the broth.
• Finish the Soup: Add in the fresh herbs (fresh dill, fresh parsley, or fresh thyme all work great) and let the soup cook for 5 minutes to marry all the flavors together. Bon appetit!

3 Tips & Tricks for the Best Egg Noodle Soup

From our kitchen to yours, find a couple of key tips to help you make the best egg noodle soup.

1. Prepare the soup in a Dutch oven. If you have a Dutch oven, use it! Nothing compares to the even heat it provides and the moisture it locks into meat. If you don’t have one, check out our favorite from Staub.
2. If you want a richer broth, swap in low-sodium chicken broth for the water. Substitute the equal parts chicken broth or chicken stock for the water if you want a more savory broth.
3. Add in different vegetables and spices. Feel free to play around with the base ingredients to fit your specific tastebuds. Celery, minced garlic cloves, and potatoes are all great additions.

Ways to Serve

The protein and egg noodles make this soup filling enough to be eaten all on its own. However, we like to serve it with baguette and butter and Russian beet salad (with garlic) for a well-rounded Slavic meal.

Storing & Reheating Egg Noodle Soup

If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, find all the best tips for storing and reheating here.

• Storing: To keep the soup on hand for up to 5 days, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Bonus: The longer it marinates it itself, the deeper and more delicious the flavor of the broth will get!
• Reheating: The best way to reheat the soup is back in a stockpot over medium heat until warmed through.

FAQ

More Soup Recipes to Try

• Easy Chicken Noodle Soup – A classic homemade chicken noodle soup recipe
• Quick & Easy Wonton Soup Recipe – Dumpling soup in soy sauce-spiked broth
• Creamy Potato Soup – Cheesy potato and bacon soup
• Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup (One Pot) – Chicken soup with stuffed pasta

Recipe

Egg Noodle Soup

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Servings

12 servings

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This egg noodle soup features tender pork, eggs, and a rainbow of veggies in a savory broth! One of my grandma’s classic, go-to recipes that never gets old.

Ingredients

• 1 qt water for precooking the ribs
• 3 qt water for the broth
• 1/2 lb pork ribs
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 dry bay leaves
• 1 large carrot grated
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 2 tbsp dill chopped
• 2 tbsp green onions chopped
• 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
• 1 tsp pepper adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

• Place the ribs in a large pot filled with 1 quart of water. Bring the ribs to a simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the ribs from the water and rinse them under cold water. Dump the rib water out and fill the pot with 3 quarts of fresh water. Add the ribs back in, alongside the bay leaves. Salt the water and bring the mixture to a boil for 10 minutes.
• Separate the egg whites from the yolks and place them into separate bowls. Mix the flour into the egg yolks until well-combined. Add small spoonfuls of the egg and flour mixture into the boiling water until you run out of batter. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  
• Pour the egg whites into the the pot, mixing as you pour to distribute the egg whites throughout the broth. Let the soup cook for 5 minutes.
  
• In a large skillet, sauté the grated carrots and chopped onions in the oil until they are soft and golden brown. Add the veggies into the broth.
  
• Add in the dill and let the soup cook for an additional 5 minutes to marry all the flavors together. Ladle up a bowl and enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Egg Noodle Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 52mg17%

Sodium 627mg26%

Potassium 78mg2%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 926IU19%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.