Yes, this “recipe” is for ramen noodles. No, it’s not healthy. I suppose subbing the seasoning packet that comes with the fried crunchy noodles of goodness with vegetable bullion makes it a bit healthier, but not by much.
I love ramen noodles, and I don’t know if I’ll ever stop loving them. We called it “curly soup” when I was little because of the shape of the noodles. Now I just call it comfort. I slurped this up yesterday afternoon when I came home from work early with a migraine, and combined with a couple Excedrin migraine and a nap with my head under a pillow, I felt 90% better after.
Trashy-Fab Noodle Soup
- 1 package of ramen noodles
- 1 vegetable bullion cube
- few slices of red bell pepper
- handful of baby spinach
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 of a lime
- handful of cilantro
Boil water, add noodles (discard the seasoning packet). After 1 minute, add the bell pepper slices and spinach. 30 seconds later add bullion cube, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour into a big soup bowl and add the juice of the lime, dropping the lime into the bowl after (I just think this is fun!) Add the cilantro, tearing into pieces as you add it. Top with a few drops of sriracha and eat your trashy-fab creation!
Note: If you’re classier than I am, sub the ramen with soba noodles or other pasta. If you’ve found a healthy alternative quick-cooking noodle that actually tastes good, pleaseeeeee let me know!
**Don’t judge me, you know you love ramen noodles too!**
