Shrimp, Vegetable & Ramen Soup
An easy upgrade for your instant ramen: Shrimp & Vegetable Soup.
An easy upgrade for your instant ramen: Shrimp & Vegetable Soup.
Shrimp, Vegetable & Ramen Soup
Text and Photo by Jac Kyles Baker
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
1 packet instant ramen noodles
1 cup water or low sodium broth
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrots, diced
1/3 cup frozen green peas
1/3 cup frozen corn
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 TB white miso paste
10 frozen cooked medium shrimp, thawed
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Add vegetables to a microwave safe bowl. Cover bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Drain water from vegetables.
Stir in oil, miso paste and salt to taste. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Set aside.
Prepare ramen:
Break a block of instant ramen noodles into four pieces.
Place ramen noodles in microwave safe bowl with 1 cup water or broth. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute and 30 seconds. Noodles won't be fully cooked.
Stir in vegetables and shrimp. Add more water or broth, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes. Noodles should be fully cooked and springy, not soggy.
Stir soup. Serve immediately.