🍜 Homemade Cup-O-Noodles
Better Than Store-Bought – In a Jar!
📖 The Story
Homemade "cup-o-noodles"
Why Make Your Own?
- 💰 Budget-friendly – Pennies per serving
- 🌿 No preservatives – You control the ingredients
- 🧂 Less sodium – Adjust to your taste
- 🥫 Pantry stable – Keeps for months
- 🍜 Endless variety – Customize with your favorite veggies
📝 The Recipe
Here is the recipe – simple, delicious, and ready in minutes!
Per Jar Ingredients
- 🌿 1 tsp dried parsley
- 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
- 🧄 ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 🧂 2 tbsp chicken broth powder – Or 2 cubes chicken seasoning
- 🥕 Dehydrated soup veggies – As desired
- 🍜 Noodles – As desired
Instructions
- Layer ingredients – In a pint or quart jar, layer the seasonings, dehydrated veggies, and noodles.
- Seal – Place the lid on the jar and store in your pantry.
- To eat – Fill jar with boiling water, leaving about 2 inches headspace.
- Wait – Let sit until noodles are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Enjoy – Eat straight from the jar!
💧 The perfect pour: "Fill jar with about a 2 inch headspace with boiling water. Let sit until noodles are tender."
🥕 Veggie Options
Best Veggies for Cup-O-Noodles
- 🥕 Carrots – Sweet and colorful
- 🧅 Onions – Flavor base
- 🌽 Corn – Sweet and satisfying
- 🫛 Peas – Classic and nutritious
- 🥬 Celery – Adds crunch
- 🍄 Mushrooms – Umami flavor
🎨 Flavor Variations
How to Make Different Flavors
- 🐔 Chicken – Use chicken broth powder
- 🐄 Beef – Use beef broth powder
- 🦐 Shrimp – Use seafood broth powder
- 🌶️ Spicy – Add red pepper flakes or chili powder
- 🌿 Vegetarian – Use vegetable broth powder
- 🧄 Garlic Lover – Add extra garlic powder
📄 Homemade Cup-O-Noodles – Full Recipe
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INGREDIENTS (Per Jar):
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chicken broth powder (or 2 cubes)
- Dehydrated soup veggies (as desired)
- Noodles (as desired)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Layer ingredients in a pint or quart jar
2. Seal and store in pantry
3. To eat: Fill with boiling water (2" headspace)
4. Let sit until noodles are tender (5-7 min)
5. Enjoy!
VEGGIE OPTIONS:
🥕 Carrots
🧅 Onions
🌽 Corn
🫛 Peas
🥬 Celery
🍄 Mushrooms
FLAVOR VARIATIONS:
🐔 Chicken – Use chicken broth
🐄 Beef – Use beef broth
🦐 Shrimp – Use seafood broth
🌶️ Spicy – Add red pepper flakes
🌿 Vegetarian – Use vegetable broth
🧄 Garlic Lover – Extra garlic powder
"Homemade 'cup-o-noodles' – Per jar: 1 tsp parsley,
1 tsp basil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp chicken
broth powder..." 🍜✨
🌿 How to Make Dehydrated Veggies
DIY Dehydrated Vegetables
- 🔪 Prep – Wash and chop vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
- 🔥 Blanch – Blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes (optional but helps preserve color).
- 🌬️ Dehydrate – Use a dehydrator at 125°F for 6-12 hours, or oven at the lowest temperature.
- 📦 Store – Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- 🥫 Use – Add to your cup-o-noodles jars!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What kind of noodles work best?
Ramen noodles, thin rice noodles, or any quick-cooking noodle works well.
❓ Can I use fresh veggies?
Fresh veggies won't work – they need to be dehydrated for shelf-stability.
❓ How long does it take to cook?
About 5-7 minutes after adding boiling water.
❓ Can I use bouillon cubes?
Yes! Crush 2 bouillon cubes and add them to the jar.
❓ How long do these jars last?
6-12 months in a cool, dark place.
❓ Can I add protein?
Yes! Add dehydrated tofu, chicken, or beef for extra protein.
❓ What size jar should I use?
Pint jars work well, or quart jars for a larger serving.
❓ Is this better than store-bought?
Yes! No preservatives, less sodium, and you control the ingredients.
📋 Pantry Checklist
- ☐ Dehydrated veggies
- ☐ Noodles
- ☐ Seasonings (parsley, basil, garlic powder)
- ☐ Chicken broth powder
- ☐ Jars and lids
- ☐ Ready for a quick meal!
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❤️ "Homemade 'cup-o-noodles' – Per jar: 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp basil, ¼ tsp garlic powder..." – A pantry staple made simple!

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