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ramen noodle chowder topped with shredded cheese and bits of bacon in a white and blue flecked bowl
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Ramen Noodle Chowder

Ramen noodle chowder is a yummy, budget friendly take on corn chowder. This easy soup stretches your ramen noodles into a 4 serving meal in just about 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 3 oz pkg chicken flavored ramen + seasoning packet
  • 1 8 oz can corn kernels drained
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
  • shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
  • crumbled bacon bits for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Break the ramen square into four chunks and add it to the boiling water along with the seasoning packet. Stir to combine, and immediately reduce the heat to medium.
    2 cups water, 1 3 oz pkg chicken flavored ramen
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the noodles are tender.
  • Add the corn, milk, and seasonings to the pot. Stir everything together to evenly combine and continue cooking just until the mixture's heated through.
    1 8 oz can corn kernels, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir the slurry into the soup.
    1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Ladle into bowls and serve warm topped with cheese and bits of bacon.
    shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon bits

Notes

  • Prefer a soup with some protein? Add chopped rotisserie chicken or diced ham. Either will work.
  • Want more veggies? Cooked carrots or steamed broccoli are both yummy additions.
  • Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg