Mason Jar Noodle Soups (Easy Lunch Prep!)

Mason jar soup with a kettle in the background.

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Mason Jar Noodle Soups (Easy Lunch Prep!)

These easy mason jar soups will be your new favorite lunch! They take minutes to prep, then all you need to do is add hot water before serving. They're super yummy too!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Alissa Saenz

Equipment

4 (16 ounce/473 ml) mason jars

Ingredients

4 vegetable bouillon cubes (Note 1)
4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 ¼ teaspooons ground ginger
1 cup shredded carrot
4 ounces rice noodle vermicelli (Note 2)
2 cups frozen shelled edamame
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup finely shredded fresh spinach
4 teaspoons fresh chives
4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

For Serving

Very hot water (Note 3)

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Instructions

Place a bouillon cube into the bottom of each jar, then divide the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger among the jars.
Divide the remaining ingredients among the jars, adding them in layers in the order listed in the recipe: carrots, noodles, edamame, corn, spinach, chives, and sesame seeds.
Close the jars and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use (Note 4).
Just before serving, warm up the jar while it's still closed by running it under warm, then hot water, until the jar feels warm.
Carefully pour the hot water into the jar (Note 5).
Let the soup sit for ten to fifteen minutes, until the noodles are soft. Stir it up and optionally pour it into a bowl. Serve.

Notes

Make sure the cubes you're using are sized for mixing with eight ounces of water. Some are larger and intended to make larger quantities of broth. You can use them, but you'll need to cut them into appropriate sizes.
Check the package directions and make sure your noodles are prepared by soaking in hot/boiling water. Some varieties require boiling.
Either boil your water just before adding it or use the hot setting from a water dispenser.
Don't serve these right away. The vegetables need to thaw, otherwise they'll cool the water down too much and prevent the noodles from softening.
Use caution here. You've warmed up the jar to minimize the chances of the jar cracking, but there's always a risk. Set the jar down on the counter, or better yet in the sink, before pouring. Do not hold the jar in your hand when you pour.
Your soup jars will keep for about four days in the refrigerator.

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