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January 4, 2021 13 Comments

Poor Man’s Egg and Spaghetti Soup

A blue bowl of Poor Man's Spaghetti Soup with a grey napkin around the bottom, on the left side, and at the top of the bowl. A spoon is sitting on the grey napkin on the left side. I know, I know – the title of this recipe is weirding you out, but trust me, this SUPER simple soup just might become a favorite go-to recipe for busy winter nights or when you have sick kids and need to feed them something healthy and comforting. Poor Man’s Egg and Spaghetti Soup is a recipe everyone needs to keep in their back pocket! It’s sort of the Italian equivalent of Chicken Noodle Soup.

I met my friend, Toni, when we were both living in New Jersey. Toni is Italian and comes from a long line of great cooks. In fact, her family ran a restaurant up in the Poconos for years. Every recipe Toni has ever given me has been fantastic, and this simple soup is no exception.

She told me that this is the soup her mom would make for them when they were sick. What I love about this recipe is the ingredients, which I almost always have on hand. Her original recipe didn’t have carrots in it, but that is something I’ve added to try and sneak more veggies into my kids. 

I originally posted this recipe as part of one of the Thursday Night posts that I used to do. A few people have mentioned to me that they make it regularly and love it. So I decided it was high time to give it its own post, so it will be easier to find. 

I hope you give this special soup a try. It will surprise you! I can’t wait to hear if your kids like it as much as mine do. 

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10-Photo collage of step by step pictures on how to make spaghetti soup.Egg and spaghetti soup in a blue with a grey napkin on the left side of the bowl. A spoon is sitting on top of the grey napkin on the left.Frequently Asked Questions About how to make Poor Man’s Egg and Spaghetti Soup

Is it okay to use thin Spaghetti or should I Only use regular?

Yes. It will actually cut your cooking time and make this already quick soup done even quicker. 

Is the Parmesan in the green shaker okay or do I need to use freshly grated Parmesan?

Yes. I use Kraft Parmesan Cheese almost every time for this soup. It works great. 

A vertical photo of a partial picture of a large pan of spaghetti soup with a grey napkin on the left side of the pan.Can I make this ahead of time?

You could, but I have to say, I prefer to make it right before serving. The noodles absorb the broth if you make it in advance. Also, you will need to add more water, and the noodles might be a little soggy. 

How Many People will this recipe feed?

This recipe feeds my family of seven. Three of the children are 8 and under, though. We also usually serve it with French Bread or rolls to make it go further.

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  • Vegetable Chopper
  • Soup Ladle
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Poor Man's Egg and Spaghetti Soup
 
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Comforting and super simple, this Italian soup will be a go-to for nights when you have no idea what to make for dinner or when you have sick kids who need a good soup to help them feel better.
Author: Recipe from my friend, Toni
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 1 large carrot, finely shredded
  • ¼ cup butter
  • Salt to taste (about 2-2½ tsp)
  • ⅛-1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8-10 cups water
  • 8 ounces raw spaghetti noodles
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, sauté onion and carrot with 1 tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper in butter for 3-4 minutes or until onion is transparent.
  2. Add 8 cups of water.
  3. Add 1 more tsp salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Next, add pasta when the soup is boiling. (Break pasta into 2½ inch pieces as you throw it in.)
  5. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  6. Add more water if it is not as soupy as you would prefer once noodles have expanded. (If you add more water, bring back to a boil before adding the egg.)
  7. Next, pour in beaten eggs, stirring as you pour them in to break them up.
  8. Add parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  10. Serve with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
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  1. Sheila APPEL

    January 5, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    I have just started using your recipes, and I’m fascinated! Thank you for all of your hard work to make this easy for me!

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    • Maria

      January 7, 2021 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much! That makes me so happy! Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment.

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    • Kelly

      February 9, 2021 at 4:39 am

      Found it!! You’re very kind to help me. Thank you.

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    • Brandy

      November 19, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      This is a wonderful light soup, it’s a nice change to chicken soup during cold/flu season. I will definitely be adding this to my fall/winter soup list with a few tweaks here and ther.

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      • Maria

        November 21, 2022 at 12:48 pm

        I’m so glad you like it!

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  2. Danny

    March 28, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    8-10 cups of water for broth? No way this is gonna have any flavour. I would use straight chicken broth. Water???? Forget it.

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    • Maria

      April 1, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      I understand your skepticism Danny, I felt the same way when my friend first told me the recipe, but I had tasted it and knew it was actually really good. I hope you will still give it a try. Adding chicken broth is fine too, but somewhat the parmesan and salt really carry it as written.

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  3. DCW

    May 5, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    Just made this and loved it. I was worried about it being rather flavourless with no stock but I was WRONG! This soup is delicious and full of flavour.

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    • Maria

      May 6, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      Yay! I am so glad you like it Dorie.

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  4. Liz

    October 22, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    Good and comforting. We added zucchini and squash to it.. Thank you for this easy and affordable soup recipe !

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    • Maria

      October 25, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      You’re so welcome Liz, I am glad you like it, what a good idea to add the zucchini and squash!

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  5. Katen

    January 15, 2023 at 6:33 pm

    This is a yummy soup! I made it for supper and I’ll use it for lunches throughout the week. Instead of spaghetti noodles I used little match stick noodles and I added about one tablespoon of better than bouillon chicken flavored paste. Thank you for the recipe, I’ll definitely be making this again!

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    • Maria

      January 17, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      Yay! I am glad you like it. It’s such a easy and comforting soup!

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