fried egg on toast in broth

Name: Fried Egg on Toast in Broth
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) rich chicken stock, homemade is the best or add chicken bouillion to store bought; 2 large eggs; 2 thick sourdough or any kind of crusty bread; butter

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Feb 24, 2026

You would think putting a piece of toast in hot broth would end up soggy, but putting crusty, thick sourdough in the broth causes it to just be softened up enough to be delectable.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups rich chicken stock, homemade is the best or add chicken bouillion to store bought
2 large eggs
2 thick sourdough or any kind of crusty bread
butter

How To Make fried egg on toast in broth

Step 1

Place the chicken stock in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot.

Step 2

Toast the bread and spread butter on one side.
Step 3

Add butter to a frying pan and fry the eggs, turning once, keeping the yolk runny.
Step 4

Place the bread in the middle of a wide bowl. Top with the fried egg.
Step 5

Pour the hot broth around the bread.
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