Skip the packet, and make your own homemade cup of noodles!
There’s something so satisfying about having a soup like this assembled and ready in the fridge.
With summer vacation behind us (sigh .
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its time to settle into fall routines.
These DIY noodle cups are going to rock your re-entry to school and work.
Homemade Noodle Cups Make Lunch Easy!
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I eat pretty much the same thing for breakfast every morning with few variations and I dont mind that.
Lunch is another story altogether.
The view inside my fridge is, well, not very inspiring.
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Theres a jar of something in there, after all.
It says “Just add (hot) water”!
Yes, it’s a homemade noodle cup I cleverly made at the beginning of the week!
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Now thats a lunch I can get excited about.
I love to make multiple jarssometimes all the same, and sometimes each with a different base and flavoring.
Why Make Your Own Cup of Noodles?
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), these homemade noodle cups should be on your meal rotation list.
Sure, you could buy the packages of ramen, but dont do it!
Those packets are loaded with preservatives and salt – these homemade cups are easy and much more delicious.
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They’re are not just for lunch, either.
When youre ready, just add boiling water and stir!
Use the recipe below as a base, and then use these ideas to vary it to your taste.
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The Broth Base
Be choosy and read the labels to avoid MSG or other potentially undesirable ingredients.
The Noodles
There are so many different kinds of noodles to choose from at most supermarkets!
If you’re using cooked noodles, confirm they have cooled before assembling your cups.
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(you’re free to cool them quickly under running water.)
The Vegetables
Instant noodle cups are where odds and ends find a home.
The Seasonings and Garnishes
Everybody needs some spice in their life, even if its just soup.
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Make as Many (or as Few) Cup of Noodles as You Like!
you’re free to make as many or few cups as you wish.
I give you two of my favorite variations belowbut feel free to improvise.
More Asian Noodle Recipes to Try!
Homemade Cup Noodles
Below are two suggested recipes for Homemade Cup of Noodles.
Each recipe makes one jar.
Place on top of the other ingredients.
Remove the herb package from the Chicken with Spicy Broth.
Pour enough boiling water over the ingredients to come to the top of the jar.
Cover with the lid and let steep for 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir the contents with chopsticks or a fork to distribute the flavorings.
Transfer to a bowl and top with the fresh herbs.
