How to Cook Wide Egg Noodles in Soup Without Making Them Mushy

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Illustration of how to cook wide egg noodles in soup without making them mushy

Quick answer: Add dried wide egg noodles near the end of cooking and use the package time as a starting point.

Illustration of how to cook wide egg noodles in soup without making them mushy

How it works

Keep the soup at a gentle boil or lively simmer, stir occasionally, and taste a noodle before serving. Different brands and widths cook at different rates.

Practical advice

Practical advice: If serving later, cook noodles separately and add them to each bowl with hot soup.

If serving later, cook noodles separately and add them to each bowl with hot soup.

Frequently asked question

Can you leave noodles in leftover soup?

Yes, but they will continue absorbing broth and may turn soft as the soup sits.

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