One very popular quick-fix food growing up was MAGGI 2-minute noodles. To be completely honest, MAGGI did taste awesome. Little did we know about MSG, etc. 🤷🏻♀️ 😇 The texture and the crinkled look of the noodles was very unique to those times and it was also a breeze to make; anyone can make MAGGI.
RAMEN noodles are exactly the same – easy to prepare and comes with a flavor BOMB 😜. I typically use the noodles and discard the flavor packet. So today, let’s explore a simple noodle soup incorporating Ramen or Maggi noodles (no flavor pack!).
Once again, this whole process comes together in under 30 minutes using the InstantPot. Don’t have the IP? No worries! Just use a large pot and bring everything to simmer. It probably will take 10 extra minutes, that’s all!
The ingredients are typical – onions, ginger, and garlic with the noodles to add flavor and substance. I also brought in bok choy for crunch, Jalapeño for heat, and Soy sauce to bring in the Asian flavor. I used Vegetable stock. If using plain water, throw in extra onion, garlic, and soy sauce to accentuate the flavor.
Tip- use cabbage in the place of BokChoy
I used 4 portions or packs of noodles and we had a big pot for us to enjoy several helpings.
Tip – For a gluten-free option, use Rice noodles
This dish was a huge hit, we slurped the noodles and truly had a fun dinner. Trust me, this will go very well with kids.
So the next time you reach out for one of those 2-minute noodles, try this soup version and you will not be disappointed.
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Try this soup version when you need a quick fix dinner and you find yourself reaching out for the famous 2-minute noodles. This dish has all of 10 ingredients and takes under 30 minutes. Sure kid pleaser.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8
Equipment
InstantPot
Ingredients
2tspsSesame Oil
1largeShallotsliced
5podsGarlicsliced
2inchGingergrated
1Jalapenosliced
4cupsMushroomsquartered
2Bok choy – stems and leaves separatesliced
4stalksGreen onions – stems and stalks separatesliced
2tbspsSoy Sauce
2cupsVegetable Stock
4packs Noodlesuncooked
Instructions
Start an InstantPot, Add a drizzle of Sesame oil
Add shallots, ginger, garlic and jalapeño
Add mushrooms, stems of bok choy and green onions
Add the vegetable stock, soy sauce, salt
Put it to cook under pressure for 4 minutes
Meanwhile soak the noodles in warm water
Release pressure when done, now add the softened noodles, the bok choy leaves and green onion stems
Check seasoning and let it infuse for a few minutes before serving
NOTE – Keep in mind to serve within 10-20 minutes of adding the noodles
