Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken stock, or 4 cups chicken broth plus 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 cup dried fine egg noodles (1 oz)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, or to taste

Method

  • Bring stock, soy sauce, Sherry, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.
  • Remove ginger and garlic with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Stir in noodles and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stirring soup in a circular motion, add eggs in a slow, steady stream.
  • Simmer, undisturbed, until strands of egg are cooked, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in scallions (to taste) and sesame oil.
  • Season with salt.