Not really. Before I made this soup for the first time, I conducted some online research, and boy, you would think that dropping a raw egg into a hot broth was rocket science! They really scared me into thinking it would be impossible. But I found it quite easy actually. Sure, you should expect to have to practice the technique a couple of times until you get it just right. But hey -- relax! Even when the consistency of the eggs is not exactly perfect, this soup is still delicious. I should know.