DIY Ramen Soup

Name: DIY Ramen Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Soups
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken base; 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup shredded cabbage; 2 radishes, halved and sliced; 1/2 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 large hard-boiled egg, halved; 2 lime wedges; 4 cups boiling water

This jarred version of ramen soup is a healthier alternative than most commercial varieties. Play favorites with the veggies to suit your taste. —Michelle, Clair, Seattle, Washington

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken base
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
2 radishes, halved and sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 large hard-boiled egg, halved
2 lime wedges
4 cups boiling water

Directions

Cook ramen according to package directions; cool.
In each of two 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: ramen noodles, chicken base, chili sauce, ginger, carrots, cabbage, radishes, mushrooms, chicken and cilantro. Place each egg half and lime wedge in a 4-oz. glass jar or other airtight container. Cover all 4 containers and refrigerate until serving.
To serve, pour 2 cups boiling water into each 1-qt. glass jar; let stand until warmed through or until chicken base has dissolved. Stir to combine seasonings. Squeeze lime juice over soup and place egg on top.