This hasn't been the best week. My mother-in-law got the flu or some kind of bronchitis, and she's one of those types that refuses to go to the doctor so she just got worse and worse, until my husband convinced her to go to urgent care. Once there they suggested she go to the ER, where she was finally admitted for dehydration and low oxygen levels. Come to find out that not only hadn't she been eating, the only thing she was drinking for days was diet soda! Diet soda has no nutritional value whatsoever, at the hospital they have told her WATER, juice, Gatorade, even regular soda if she must. She's still there, but getting better.
Before she ended up in the hospital, I caught the same flu or something. I had a fever for a day, sore throat, my ears hurt, and it's since turned into a cough. The day I had the fever I decided to make homemade ramen noodle soup. I just happened to have the ingredients on hand, and since the only chicken I had was a whole frozen chicken, regular chicken noodle soup wasn't happening. I needed something like it, though. I wouldn't have been able to eat anything else I had available, or feel good enough to make it
Keep in mind I was sick and didn't exactly measure everything, but I'm sure what I remember will be good 🙂 Also keep in mind I wanted this done as quick as possible.
Homemade Ramen Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 8 ounces package Chinese Noodles (1 package)
- 12 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots peeled and large diced
- 2 stalks celery large diced
- 2 scallions ends removed and sliced fine including the green and white parts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the carrots, celery, scallions, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium ( it will still be boiling, just not as hard) and cook until vegetables are soft, then add in the noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil. You can break up the noodles into bite size pieces or leave them long and eat them with a fork.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Ok, it's not the fanciest, best soup I ever made, but when you're not feeling good and still need to make dinner, this was pretty good! My husband liked it, and even my daughter who doesn't eat much ever loves long noodles, so she liked it!
I linked this recipe to http://hunwhatsfordinner.blogspot.ca/2013/03/simple-supper-tuesday-9.html
Cindy Shoe says
This was really good. I added some chopped ginger, sliced water chestnuts at the end too. So easy.
Bernadette says
Hi Cindy, I'm so glad you liked it. Sounds like great additions, too!
D. Fraser says
How big is the, 1 package Chinese Noodles ,for 16 cups broth ???
Bernadette says
I honestly don't remember but I'm guessing 16 ounces. Let me check at the store this Thursday and I will update the post to specify.
Bernadette says
Sorry I forgot to get back to you! It's an 8 ounce package of Chinese noodles. Keep in mind these noodle absorb a lot of liquid in a short time.
The Insomniac's Dream says
I made this silly goal for myself this winter to engage in "Soup Sunday" wherein every Sunday I'll make a different soup, freeze half, and eat on the other half through the week for lunches and dinners. Me and my boyfriend both work from home as freelancers, so it seemed like a good idea for quick on hand food.
Except I hate cooking and kitchens bother me. Seriously.
Anyways, this will be made on one of those Sundays.
Bernadette says
If it makes you feel better, one of my best blogging friends hates to cook and is not a food blogger, but published a cookbook last year with half of the recipes being things you buy at the store like a rotisserie chicken, and then fancy up at home 🙂
Carole says
Bernadette, just lovely. It would be great if you linked in to Food on Friday: Pasta & Noodles. The showcases from this Food on Friday have not yet been selected. This link will take you to my home page where you will find a sidebar with links to all the different Food on Fridays. So that I know you have linked and can be sure to pin to the board I have for each one, please do leave a short comment. Cheers
Bernadette says
Sure thing!
Paula says
I've made these a few times now and boy are they fantastic! Last night, I used Udon noodles and Thai Culinary Stock from Wegman's. Thanks for posting!
Bernadette says
So glad you like it! Thanks for letting me know <3
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Looks delicious! Thank so much for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Tonette Joyce says
I like this VERY much! I pray for your mother-in-law and the family.
rantsfrommycrazykitchen says
Thanks! She's doing a little better, and home now.