Homemade “Cup Of Noodles” made three ways: Asian-inspired Vegetarian Noodles, Chicken and Veggie ramen, and Cajun Sausage Noodles.
Make Ahead Cup Of Noodles
Meal prepping makes busy weeks easier, and today I’m sharing a fun throwback: Cup of Noodles—three ways! I’ve been testing these for weeks, and my family loves having them ready in the fridge. I usually prep one flavor at a time and make a bunch at once.
I grabbed everything at my local Kroger (Smith’s in Utah) and set up a quick assembly line. The boys love helping as much as eating! Their favorite is the chicken veggie noodle, and mine is the vegetarian edamame & mushroom.
Each recipe below makes one pint-sized jar for easy measuring. These last 4-6 days in the fridge. To eat, add 1¼ cups boiling water, stir, and enjoy! I recommend pouring everything into a bowl first to make mixing easier.
Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom
For these vegetarian noodles you’ll need:
- Vegetarian Bouillon
- Miso Paste (I use red)
- Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic
- Private Selection Frozen Edamame
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Snow Peas
- Rice Noodles
- Fresh green onions
- Optional: black sesame seeds
Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom
This Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom noodle jar is a cozy, flavor-packed meal perfect for meal prep! Layer rice noodles, edamame, mushrooms, snow peas, and a savory miso-ginger base in a jar. Then just add hot water and enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 pint-sized jar
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable base bouillon better than bouillon
- 2 teaspoons miso paste I use red miso paste
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ginger depending on personal preference
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 cup Frozen Private Selection Edamame
- 3 tablespoons shiitake mushrooms coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons snow peas
- 1-1/2 ounces thin rice noodles I cook 1 section of an 8.8 ounce box and separate it in 3 parts
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple, just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook 1 section of the rice noodles according to package directions. Toss cooked noodles with rice vinegar and separate into 3 parts. 1 part goes into this jar.
- Layer the jar in this order: vegetable base bouillon, miso paste, grated ginger minced garlic, soy sauce, edamame, coarsely chopped shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and rice noodles.
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
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Recipe Notes
Storage: Meal prep the dish ahead of time and store it in jars for 3-4 days. Once the hot water is added, it doesn’t store well, so enjoy it right after it’s made!
Cup Of Noodles: Chicken & Veggie Noodle Soup
For these chicken and veggie cups of noodles you’ll need:
- Chicken Bouillon
- Kroger Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
- Minced garlic
- Dried thyme
- Prepared rotisserie chicken
- Kroger Frozen Vegetable Blend
- Ramen noodles
- Lots of fresh herbs such as parsley and green onions
Chicken & Veggie Noodle Soup
Chicken & Veggie Noodle Soup jars are a quick meal packed with rotisserie chicken, mixed veggies, and perfectly seasoned noodles. Layer everything in a jar, add boiling water, and in minutes you’ll have a warm, hearty soup bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- 1-pint jar
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chicken base bouillon better than bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning blend
- 1/3 cup prepared rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup Kroger Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- 2 ounces cooked ramen remove seasoning packets
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple, just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions (without seasoning packet). Drain, rinse in cold water, and separate into 3 parts. You’ll use 1 part for 1 jar.
- Layer the jar in this order: chicken base bouillon, minced garlic, dried thyme, lemon pepper seasoning blend, shredded rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and cooked ramen. Add the fresh herbs to the top (or to a separate small bag on top that you can remove and add after the boiling water has been added).
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
Recipe Notes
Storage: Meal prep the dish ahead of time and store it in jars for 3-4 days. Once the hot water is added, it doesn’t store well, so enjoy it right after it’s made!
Cup Of Noodles: Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup
For these chicken and veggie cups of noodles you’ll need:
- Chicken Bouillon
- Cajun seasoning
- Minced Garlic
- Smoked Sausage (we use hardwood smoked turkey sausage to keep these on the healthier side)
- Kroger Frozen Golden Sweet Corn
- Broccoli Slaw
- Private Selection Noodles (I use Farfalle)
- Fresh green onions
Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup
Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup jars are packed with smoky sausage, sweet corn, farfalle pasta, and a kick of Cajun spice, it’s a hearty, flavorful soup you can prep ahead. Just add boiling water, stir, and enjoy!
Equipment
- 1-pint jar
- Medium pan
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chicken base bouillon better than bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup smoked sausage chopped
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Kroger Frozen Golden Sweet Corn
- 2 tablespoons broccoli slaw
- 1/2 cup Private Selection Noodles I used Farfalle
- 2 tablespoons fresh green onions
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. You’ll only need 1/2 cup cooked noodles per jar, so cook according to how many you need/want. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside. Brown the smoked sausage in a pan over medium high heat until lightly browned. Allow to cool, then coarsely chop.
- Layer the jar in this order: chicken base bouillon, Cajun seasoning, pepper, minced garlic, chopped sausage, frozen corn, broccoli slaw, and 1/2 cup cooked noodles. Add the green onions on top or in a separate plastic bag on top to add after the boiling water.
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
Recipe Notes
Storage: Meal prep the dish ahead of time and store it in jars for 3-4 days. Once the hot water is added, it doesn’t store well, so enjoy it right after it’s made!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.1g | Protein: 11.8g | Fat: 23.2g | Cholesterol: 48.8mg | Sodium: 1254.2mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 8.2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I freeze these?
I haven’t tried freezing them but they should freeze just fine! Let me know how you like them! 🙂
Its so cold in Ohio right now I coukd reallyyy go for a nice hot bowl of these noodles!
Can I ask what plug in you use for “jump to recipe” and your social icons? They are so user friendly I love them!!
Of course! The jump to recipe is actually just part of WP Recipe Maker (not a separate plugin) and the Social Icons are “Social Warfare” 🙂
omg my hubby loves cup o noodles and I would feel soooo much better about him eating them if I made him these homemade versions!
Yes! 🙂 They’re so fun! Thanks Kayle!