How to make Polish egg drop chicken soup: step-by-step
1. Make Polish chicken soup (rosol) or use a different recipe for chicken soup (you’ll need about 5-6 cups of soup).
2. In order to prepare the egg drop mixture for Polish rosol soup, remove the cooked chicken and vegetables from the pot and place them on a plate using a slotted spoon. Make sure your soup continues simmering.
3. Combine the eggs, flour, and salt to make the egg drop mixture in a cup or jug with a spout.
4. Stir the ingredients quickly with a whisk (not a fork or spoon) until they form a smooth mixture.
5. Pour the mixture slowly into the simmering soup in a thin stream, creating swirls over the entire surface of the soup. Stir the soup occasionally with a spoon to create wiggly, asymmetrical noodles. If necessary, raise the temperature so that the mixture can boil and cook for one minute. Your egg drop chicken soup is ready!.
6. Serve the chicken soup as is or combine it with the chopped chicken and/or vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!.
Although I’m cooking the noodles in salted water that is simmering, you could cook the noodles in the broth rather than the water if you want to add them to the soup and consume the entire pot of soup right away. Polish chefs avoid adding noodles to a soup they intend to consume over time. The noodles continue to soak up liquid, clouding the broth. Noodles or pasta are prepared separately and then added to each bowl of soup when it is served.
There are so many variations, and I haven’t even mentioned how Polish Drop Noodles can be used for savory or sweet dishes. I’ll list a few possibilities. Feel free to add your own in the comments below:
The liquid used in the recipe will most likely differ from the original. Although I used water, some chefs prefer to use milk or broth. The addition of a little fat to the recipe is also optional, so why not add a little more flavor? Although I used a tablespoon of melted butter, you can omit it or use bacon grease or another fat instead.
Making noodles might sound intimidating, but I want to assure you that it could not be simpler. You scoop up a small amount of the batter along the edge of a spoon and lay the batter into the hot liquid, hence the name laid noodles. If it doesn’t release from the spoon, a little sideways motion will do the trick. You can see my video of the process on TikTok here.
That seems like plenty to get us started. Let me say that you can also make Polish Drop Noodles by mixing cheese or potatoes into the dough. I’ll get to those recipes soon. In the meantime, let me know how you like these.
Choose How Big Drop Noodles You Want.
Your kluski lane will be smaller if you swirl over the soup’s entire surface more quickly. The second rule is that your drop noodles will be thinner if you pour the mixture into the soup more slowly. See how I make them on the video below.
FAQ
What is the difference between dumplings and noodles?
During the New Year’s holiday, Ruth and I discussed the distinctions between noodles and dumplings. She claims that while dumplings are typically dough balls that can be cooked in a variety of ways, noodles are typically made without leavening agents and are only ever boiled.
How do you make noodles for beginners?
Onion should be cooked and stirred in oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about two minutes, or until fragrant. Add noodles and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour eggs, water, and salt into the same skillet as the noodle mixture after whisking them together in a bowl. Cook and stir eggs for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are fully set.
How do you make egg noodles step by step?
La mian, or hand-pulled noodles, are homemade noodles that are comforting, chewy, springy, and absolutely delicious. These traditional noodles are made by rolling and stretching dough into long, thin or wide strips.
