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How To Make Soft Boiled Eggs

Make perfect soft boiled eggs with fully cooked white and a deliciously runny yolk to add to grain bowls, ramen, or enjoy for breakfast with your favorite toast.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 egg
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • eggs (cold from the refrigerator)
  • water (for cooking)
  • ice water (for an ice bath)

Instructions

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  1. Bring enough water to cover eggs to a boil in a pot.
  2. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon, ladle, or tongs. Be sure to do this gently to avoid cracking the eggs.
  3. Once the eggs are in the water, start your timer. For a soft boiled egg with a runny yolk, you'll want to cook the eggs for about 6 minutes. If you prefer a yolk that is still soft but not runny, aim for about 7 to 8 minutes.
  4. Once the timer goes off, quickly use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the eggs from the boiling water.
  5. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. The ice water will stop the cooking process and cool the eggs down for handling and peeling.
  6. Let the eggs sit a few minutes before you peel them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1egg Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.5g (0%) Protein 6.5g (13%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1egg

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Serving 1egg
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.5g 0%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.