Homemade Ramen Soup
Warm up your soul with this comforting, flavorful, and easy-to-make homemade chicken ramen soup loaded with savory broth and tender toppings.
Ingredients
- •4 packs ramen noodles (discarding flavor packets)
- •6 cups kosher chicken broth (1.4 liters)
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- •2 tablespoons neutral oil
- •2 cups baby spinach (60g)
- •4 large eggs
- •2 green onions, thinly sliced
- •1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, gently add the eggs, and cook for exactly 6.5 minutes for a soft, jammy yolk. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, peel carefully once cooled, and slice in half.
- 2
Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 4
In a separate pot of boiling water, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until just tender, then drain thoroughly.
- 5
Stir the toasted sesame oil and baby spinach directly into the hot broth just until the spinach wilts.
- 6
Divide the cooked noodles among four warm serving bowls, ladle the hot, aromatic broth over the noodles, and top each bowl with halved soft-boiled eggs, sliced green onions, and nori strips.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra depth of flavor, you can roast the garlic and ginger in the sesame oil for a minute before adding the broth.
- Store leftover broth and noodles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.
- You can easily customize your bowls by adding sliced mushrooms, steamed edamame, or a drizzle of chili oil for heat.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished ramen features a fragrant, savory golden broth with perfectly springy noodles, topped with a rich jammy egg and fresh greens that taste deeply comforting.