Longevity Noodle Soup

This soup is often served on birthdays to symbolize wishes for a long life.  It's basically an egg drop soup with ham and noodles, and it's absolutely delicious.

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Cooking Directions

  • Stir the cornstarch, water and sesame oil in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
  • Heat the broth and soy sauce in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil. Stir the cornstarch mixture in the saucepan. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir the eggs into the saucepan. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Divide the spaghetti, ham and green onions evenly among 8 serving bowls. Spoon about 1 cup broth mixture into each bowl and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 8 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 egg, beaten
  • 16 ounces (1 package) cooked thin spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
  • 0.25 pound sliced cooked ham, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 1 cup)
  • 4 medium green onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)