Speedy Ham And Vegetable Soup
This quick and creamy soup uses convenient pantry staples like instant ramen, frozen vegetables, and cooked ham. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together in about 15 minutes, perfect for a fast lunch or dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 306 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 480 mlwater
- 1 pcsinstant ramen noodles, noodles only, broken into pieces
- 1 pcsramen seasoning packet
- 140 gfrozen mixed vegetable
- 240 mlmilk
- 10 gall-purpose flour
- 75 gcooked ham, diced
Equipment
saucepan · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk the milk and all-purpose flour together until completely smooth. Set this slurry aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a small jar with a lid to shake the milk and flour is a quick way to make a lump-free slurry.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, frozen mixed vegetables, and the ramen seasoning packet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
About 5 min
- 3
Add the broken ramen noodles to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to separate the noodles.
About 2 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. While stirring constantly, slowly pour the milk and flour slurry into the soup.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Pouring the slurry in slowly while stirring prevents the soup from becoming lumpy.
- 5
Continue to simmer, stirring often, for 2 minutes until the soup has thickened.
About 2 min
- 6
Stir in the diced cooked ham and heat through for one final minute.
About 1 min
- 7
Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 305.6kcal
- Protein
- 17g
- Carbs
- 36.1g
- Fat
- 9.3g
- Fibre
- 2.7g
- Sugar
- 8.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed to thin it out.