Since I got all that ramen for free I’ve been thinking about ramen noodles and what I can make with them. Some of the packages I got have thick flat noodles:

And looking at them reminded me of this:

Some amazing noodle soup I had while my husband and I were newlyweds visiting China. (I know, I look 12 in the picture.) I don’t remember much about it, just that I ordered it from a dive that would make your mom cringe, and that it was sooooo good. I usually ordered my noodles without meat (never could be sure what body part you’d get!), but there were often small bits of vegetable and green onion.

Anyway, I was remembering the soup and thought, why not try my own version with ramen? I had some shredded chicken and homemade broth in the freezer as well as lots of frozen vegetables, so it took me maybe five minutes to put this together:

Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup

• 1 package ramen noodles
• 2 cups chicken broth
• shredded chicken
• frozen peas
• seasonings of choice (garlic, onion, pepper, etc.)

Bring broth to boiling. Add noodles, chicken, and peas and cook until noodles are done (about 3 minutes). Add additional seasonings if desired.

I left out the seasoning packet because it doesn’t really thrill me, but add it if you like. The soup was pretty good. I mean, nothing that will ruffle your panties, but whatever. We’re talking about ways to use FREE ramen here. I ate it for lunch and thought it was much tastier than canned chicken noodle soup. And since I added homemade chicken broth and chicken, it tasted pretty homemade. And it was so fast, I’d for sure make it again!

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Of course: Maruchan Yakisoba noodles $0.50/1 (probably will be free if your store doubles coupons)

Birdseye Steamfresh frozen vegetables: $0.35/1

And something to eat with your soup: