DIY “Instant” Noodle Soup

As a child, and as an adult, I had…ok  have…a strange noodle addiction. In any noodle dish, whether it be spaghetti or soup, I always want noodles to be the star. Because of my desire for all things noodle all the time, I appropriately earned the nickname of Noodles. To this day I sign all my emails to my Nana with “Love, Noodles”. Hey, some nicknames die hard.

To subsidize my noodle needs in college instant soups were in high demand. Sadly, as I grow older, and possibly a bit wiser and I realize just how bad for you those little sodium bombs can be. I finally decided to undertake my own personal riff on an instant soup. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

This recipe gave me flash backs to a certain packet of Asian spring onion soup I used to eat almost weekly. Please don’t judge me. I didn’t always make good choices when it comes to food. I like to call it my past food life. This recipe has a salty broth that mimics those packets you’re used to, minus the MSG.

The best part about making your own Noodle Soup? Not having to settle for a sad amount of noodles in your packet. GIVE ME ALL THE NOODLES! Seriously, use as much or as little as you like to make your noodle bowl creation unique to you!

Added bonus of this soup: this can be made in the microwave when I’m feeling extra lazy. No. Shame.

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DIY "Instant" Noodle Soup

Love instant soups but hate the ingredients list? This DIY instant spring onion noodle soup will bridge the gap between what your brain desires and what your body will thank you for.

Course

Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine

Asian

Prep Time

2 min

Cook Time

4 min

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2-2 oz rice noodles I used Annie Chun's Pad Thai Rice Noodles
• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut amnos
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 heaping tsp garlic powder
• scant 1 tsp salt

Course Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Asian Prep Time 2 min Cook Time 4 min Servings Ingredients 2 cups water 1 1/2-2 oz rice noodles I used Annie Chun's Pad Thai Rice Noodles 1 1/2 tbsp coconut amnos 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/8 heaping tsp garlic powder scant 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. In small pot bring water to a boil.
2. Add remaining ingredients to pot and cook according to rice noodle directions. (Different style rice noodles will cook at a different rates. Use your brands packaging to determine proper cooking time. Mine boiled about 4 minutes.) Test a noodle before serving.
3. Enjoy!

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