Homemade Cup A Noodle Soup

I don't know about you but I am a huge fan of Mr. Noodle soup. Or Itchiban. Or pretty much any noodle soup that can be made by adding boiling water. The only thing is they are usually not all that good for you. Soooo much sodium, plus the noodles are usually fried.

I played around with some spices and different noodles and came up with a healthified, make ahead noodle soup that tastes delicious and can be kept in the fridge for up to about 5 days so is great for meal prepping too!

My niece, Sue's daughter, is on a modified diet (FODMAP) and she was able to enjoy this as well. It is also gluten free and vegan - in case you follow those eating plans -- I did add chicken to some of the cups and it was yummy too!

As written below it makes 8 noodle cups. 

Homemade Cup A Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Spices

2 Tbsp veggie bouillon

1 Tbsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp garlic powder

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp wasabi powder

1/8 tsp ground ginger

1/4 cup dried parsely

2 Tbsp sugar

Soup

200 gr bag of Brown Rice Vermicelli

4 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

2 cups shredded carrots

1 can (398 ml) miniature corn, finely chopped

8 tsp gluten free miso paste

8 tsp gluten free soy sauce

~ 3/4 cup green onions, finely chopped

Directions

Place all of your spices in a dish.

Stir well and then set aside.

Soak the vermicelli noodles in warm water for about 5 minutes, then drain.

Assemble soup: place 8 jars on your counter. Layer the ingredients as follows: 

1/2 cup spinach leaves

1/4 cup shredded carrots

2 Tbsp of chopped corn (or chopped chicken, if you are using)

1 tsp miso paste

1 tsp soy sauce

1/8th of the vermicelli noodles

1/4 cup green onions

Repeat until all 8 jars are full

You can now cover and refrigerate up to about 5 days. 

When you are ready to eat them all you have to do is fill (to cover the noodles) with boiling water and let sit, covered, for about 2 minutes.

Then give it a good stir.

You can eat it out of the jar, or pour it into a bowl.

Either way, you have lunch/dinner ready to eat in about 5 minutes. 

FYI - these are great to bring to the office for lunch or even throw in the cooler camping (just boil some water over the campfire and your good to go!). 

Healthy, easy, and tasty - what have you got to lose?

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