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Asparagus & Soft-Boiled Egg with Soldiers

Perfect soft-boiled eggs with asparagus spears and buttered sourdough soldiers — a spring seasonal treat.

Method

  1. 1Bring water to a boil; lower eggs gently; cook 6 min 30 sec.
  2. 2Steam or grill asparagus for 4–5 min until just tender.
  3. 3Cut sourdough into fingers (soldiers).
  4. 4Serve eggs in cups alongside asparagus and soldiers.

Why it might be useful today

A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.

A properly runny egg yolk is one of life's pleasures; this is a seasonal breakfast that makes mornings feel worth pausing for.

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