GARLICKY EGG POACH

ItalianChickenIntermediate15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic (6 to 7 cloves)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 can (3oz.) boned chicken, undrained
  • 2 each eggs
  • 0.5 cup toasted croutons or stuffing cubes
  • 2 tbsp shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions with tops

Instructions

  1. 1

    In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook garlic in hot oil, stirring frequently until lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Add broth, water, and seasonings.

  3. 3

    Bring to boiling.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to simmering and cook 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in chicken.

  6. 6

    Break cold eggs, one at a time, into bowl.

  7. 7

    Holding bowl close to broth's surface, slip eggs into soup.

  8. 8

    Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 3 to 6 minutes.

  9. 9

    Place 1/4 cup croutons in each of 2 (12-ounce) bowls.

  10. 10

    With slotted spoon, gently place eggs on croutons.

  11. 11

    Ladle about 1 1/3 cups soup over each egg.

  12. 12

    Sprinkle with cheese and onions.

Tags

greekthe-versatile-egg