Soup for the Soul
by Juanita Barr, MS, RD, LD|Nutrition Counselor, AIDS Outreach Center
"Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
As we draw closer to Halloween, so does the cold weather. Try a budget-friendly ramen soup! Did you know ramen originated from China in the 1800's. Once the Chinese migrated to Yokohama, Japan it became a popular dish among the working class. Traditional ramen is made with animal broth, noodles, protein (tuna flakes, dried sardines), and vegetables (onions, kelp, shiitake mushroom).
Today, you can find a package of ramen at your local Walmart for $0.40. Unfortunately, those packets have more than a days' worth of sodium. Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor has 1190 mg of sodium, which is more than 50% of your daily sodium needs. You can make low-sodium ramen by switching the seasoning packet for salt-free seasoning. Try our recipe that will warm your soul and your heart.