Whole 30 Whole30 Smoky Paprika Egg Drop Breakfast Soup
Breakfast soup sounds like a bold move, but one spoonful of this smoky, egg-ribboned broth and you'll wonder why you ever settled for scrambled eggs on a plate. Scallions are bloomed in olive oil with smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cumin, and a pinch of red pepper flakes before chicken broth is added, building a deeply fragrant base that tastes like it simmered all morning. The egg-drop technique — pouring beaten eggs in a slow, steady stream into gently swirling broth — creates those gorgeous silky ribbons that make the whole bowl feel luxurious without any extra effort. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively rather than heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally compliant with the Whole30 framework, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just real food that happens to be deeply satisfying. It serves four, making it a smart option for feeding the whole household a warm, protein-forward start to the day. Finish each bowl with the reserved scallion greens and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a breakfast that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the soup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for serving
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For the egg ribbons
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced scallion whites and light greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes to the scallions and stir constantly for 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant and evenly coat the scallions — watch closely, as the spices can scorch quickly.
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