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Meal Prep Soup Jars

Meal Prep Soup Jars are a quick, budget-friendly lunch option that’s both nutritious and delicious. The jars are perfect for busy work days or when you just want a comforting meal without the hassle. Just add hot water, and you’ve got a homemade instant noodle soup that you can customize with your favorite veggies and proteins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 4 16oz storage jars

Ingredients
  

  • 4 servings quick cook noodles
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups leftover protein shredded or cubed
  • 2 cups carrots grated or julienned
  • 2 cups bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 4 stalks bok choy chopped You can substitute with any leafy greens like spinach, cabbage,
  • 2 green onion stalks thinly sliced

Soup base

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp miso paste
  • 4 tsp sriracha
  • 4 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken soup base or 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • To each 16oz glass jar, add the soup base ingredients as follows:
    1 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tbsp miso paste
    1 tsp sriracha
    1 tsp sesame oil
    1/4 tsp grated ginger
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken soup base (or 1 chicken bouillon cube)
  • Use a small whisk or fork to mix until all the ingredients are well combined into a brown paste.
  • Divide the remaining ingredients and add them to the jar. Begin with the chicken/protein and proceed with the carrots, peppers, edamame, bok choy, green onions and cilantro. Add the sturdier vegetables first then finish with the delicate herbs.
  • Add a serving of quick-cook noodles into each jar. Seal the jars with a lid and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, remove the jars from the fridge and bring to room temperature. **BE SURE THE JARS HAVE COME TO ROOM TEMPERATURE TO PREVENT IT FROM SHATTERING**
    The water should be hot but not boiling. Slowly pour in hot hot water then close the lid. Use oven mitts as needed as the jar may be hot to the touch. Let the jars sit for 10 minutes then open and use chopsticks or a fork to stir and ensure the soup base has fully dissolved.
  • Enjoy the noodle soup directly out of the jar or transfer to a bowl.
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