Monday, February 7, 2011

Tomato Ramen Soup

In college, our food service would sometimes offer ravioli soup as a choice.  This recipe isn't quite ravioli soup, but similar in the fact that it's made with tomato soup and noodles (ramen in this case).  I also decided to add some protein in this meal in the form of chopped hot dogs.  Actually, as I write, this recipe is beginning to be more reminiscent of eating Spaghettio's from a can with chopped hot dogs.  I ate that as a kid, and I'm sure many other people have too.  This recipe is a little bit more fresh that noodles and sauce that's been sitting pre-made in a can for who knows how long, although I'm sure some of you will disagree with me.  Regardless, this is a quick, simple, and filling recipe that will change the way you eat your usual ramen!

Ingredients
1 package Ramen (any flavor, discard the season packet)
1 can Tomato Soup
2 Hot Dogs (chopped)

Directions
1. Cook Ramen according to package directions (stove or microwave)
2. Drain water, and add can of soup with 1 can water.
3. Add chopped hot dogs.
4. Cook until hot and enjoy!


How Much Does It Really Cost?
Ramen - $0.33
Tomato Soup - $0.39
Hot Dogs - $0.75
Total = $1.47

Cost Details
Ramen - $0.33

Tomato Soup - $0.39

Hot Dogs
     Cost/Hot Dog - $0.75 / 8 = $0.09
     Cost for Recipe - $0.09 * 2 = $0.18
Total = $0.90


Cost/Serving = $0.90 / 2 = $0.45

The recipe is very simple and can easily be made in the microwave if you do not have access to an oven.  You also aren't getting all that unneeded sodium from the seasoning packet, and you are getting at least a serving of vegetables (depending on if you eat both servings or not).  I hope you like the recipe. :)  If you have any ideas on what you would add to the soup to give it your own flair, please share!
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2 comments:

  1. AaronFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    It looks like this would really taste a lot better than a can of Spaghettios.

    Do you think you could compare ingredients from this to a regular can of Spaghettios to just to see which one would probably end up being healthier?

    Also, when putting health in play, do you think there is a way to figure out what each ingredient on the list for instant Ramen goes to the seasoning packet and which goes to the noodles itself?

    I've been wondering about it since a few of your recipes call for discarding of the packet, which things you would cut out of the nutrition facts and ingredient list.

    I think it'd make for an interesting article!

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  2. AnnissaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    That is a good question no man (sorry for the late reply). I'm not a nutritionist by any means, but from reading around the seasoning packet is basically all sodium and flavoring. I discard them, because in reality those recipes don't need the added salt. You wouldn't make basic tomato soup and then add about a tablespoon of salt would you?

    In addition, by not using the seasoning packet you are saving yourself from all that added salt in your diet. Small quantities of sodium are okay, but a diet high in sodium can affect your health in serious ways. This article from the Mayo Clinic describes affects of salt and how to decrease it in your diet.
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284

    Other than that, the ramen is simply carbs and fats (since they are fried in oil before being packaged). Nothing too terrible, and there's a lot you can do with them other than the traditional way stated on the package!

    As for the Spaghettios v. Tomato Ramen Soup, I don't have an answer for you yet. We don't buy those in our house, but I will try to remember to write down nutrition facts next time I go to the grocery store!

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