🍜 Why You’ll Love This Mason Jar Noodle Soup
✅ Super Quick & Easy: Just layer your ingredients, store in the fridge, and add hot water when ready. That’s it!
✅ No Cooking Required: Forget standing over a stove—this meal practically makes itself.
✅ Healthy & Customisable: Packed with fresh veggies and protein, it’s easy to tweak to your dietary needs.
✅ Budget-Friendly: Made with simple, affordable ingredients from ALDI.
✅ Perfect for Meal Prep: Make multiple jars ahead of time and have stress-free lunches all week!
🥜 The Secret? A Killer Satay Sauce!
What makes this mason jar noodle soup extra special is the homemade satay broth. It’s creamy, rich, and full of flavour thanks to a few pantry staples:
- Coconut cream – Gives the broth a luscious, silky texture.
- Soy sauce – Adds the perfect hit of umami.
- Chilli garlic sauce – A touch of heat to balance the richness.
- Brown sugar – A little sweetness to bring it all together.
- Crunchy peanut butter – The star ingredient for that classic satay flavour.
The best part? Everything can be found at ALDI, making this not only delicious but super affordable! 🙌
🥬 Best Ingredients for the Ultimate Noodle Soup
To make your mason jar noodle soup as flavourful and satisfying as possible, here are my top ingredient picks:
🍜 Noodles
- Vermicelli rice noodles – Light, quick-cooking, and perfect for soaking up all that satay goodness.
- Instant ramen noodles – For a heartier option.
- Soba noodles – A great choice if you love a chewy texture.
🥬 Veggies
- Pak choy – Adds crunch and freshness.
- Spring onion – A must for that extra pop of flavour.
- Coleslaw mix – Saves time and adds colour!
- Bean sprouts – Essential for a little extra crunch.
- Carrots & capsicum – Thinly sliced for extra sweetness.
🥢 Protein Options
- Firm tofu – Holds up well in hot broth and soaks up all the satay goodness.
- Shredded chicken – If you prefer a meat option.
- Boiled eggs – For an easy protein boost.
🥜 Extras & Toppings
- Crushed peanuts – For extra crunch!
- Fresh coriander – Adds brightness and freshness.
- Lime wedges – A squeeze of lime takes the flavour to the next level.
🔥 How to Assemble Your Mason Jar Noodle Soup
1️⃣ Layer your ingredients – Start with the satay sauce at the bottom of the jar, followed by noodles, veggies, and tofu.
2️⃣ Seal and store – Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
3️⃣ Just add boiling water – Fill the jar, let it sit for a few minutes, then shake well to mix.
4️⃣ Enjoy! – Slurp up your homemade noodle soup straight from the jar.
💡 Pro Tip: Use a Sistema 2.2L Klip It Leakproof container (from ALDI) to prevent spills and make shaking easier.
🍷 What to Serve with Mason Jar Noodle Soup
While this easy mason jar noodle soup is a complete meal on its own, you can always level it up! Here are some tasty pairing ideas:
🥟 Dumplings – Steam up some veggie or pork dumplings on the side.
🥗 Asian Slaw – A light, zesty slaw pairs perfectly with the creamy satay broth.
🍹 Iced Green Tea – A refreshing drink to balance out the spice.
🥡 Storage & Meal Prep Tips
✅ Fridge: Keep your prepped jars in the fridge for up to 4 days.
✅ Meal Prep Hack: Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy ready-to-go lunches all week!
✅ No Freezing: The fresh veggies won’t hold up well when frozen, so stick to refrigerating.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want to make a big batch of satay sauce, store it in a separate container and add it fresh when assembling your jars.
🍜 More Easy Recipes to Try
If you love this mason jar noodle soup, you’ll want to check out these other easy, meal-prep-friendly recipes:
🥡 Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Bowls – A sweet, savoury, and protein-packed lunch idea.
🥢 Spicy Miso Ramen – For those who love a little extra heat!
🌿 Vegan Thai Peanut Salad – Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavour.
📸 Show Me Your Creations!
I’d love to see how your mason jar noodle soup turns out! Take a snap and tag me on Instagram @steph_cooks_stuff so I can drool over your delicious creations. 😍
Enjoy your stress-free, slurp-worthy, mason jar noodle soup—it’s going to be your new go-to meal! 🍜✨
Mason Jar Noodle Soup
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 1 large container 1x
Description
🌟 Mason Jar Noodle Soup – The Easiest Meal Prep Ever! 🍜
Craving a warm, comforting, and ridiculously easy meal? This Night Before Noodles recipe is your new best friend! Prepped in minutes and ready to enjoy with just a splash of hot water, it’s perfect for busy days, work lunches, or when you just don’t feel like cooking. Bonus: it’s packed with flavor, thanks to a delicious homemade satay sauce! 🥜🔥
Made with coconut cream, soy sauce, chilli garlic sauce, brown sugar, and crunchy peanut butter from ALDI, this rich and nutty broth pairs perfectly with vermicelli rice noodles. Load up on fresh goodness with pak choy, spring onion, coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, and firm tofu for the ultimate flavor-packed meal.
Simply layer up your ingredients in a Sistema 2.2L Klip It Leakproof container (available at ALDI 😉), pour over boiling water when you’re ready to eat, shake it up, and boom—fresh, steamy, slurp-worthy noodles in minutes! 🍜✨
💡 Pro Tip: Double or triple the batch and have meal prep done in no time!
Ingredients
Satay Sauce
- 100ml Asia Specialties Coconut Cream
- Juice from 1 fresh :ime
- 1 tbsp Asia Specialties Soy Sauce
- 1 or 1/2 tbsp Asia Specialites Chilli Garlic Sauce
- 1 tsp White Mill Brown sugar
- 2 heaped tbsp Oh So Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 1 Pak Choy
- 1/2 The Good Stuff Spring Onion
- 1 small handful packet The Fresh Salad Co. Coleslaw mix
- 1 small handful Hugo’s Fresh Bean Sprouts
- 50gm Earth Grown Vegan firm Tofu
- 1 handful of dry Urban Eats Vermicelli Rice Noodles
Instructions
- In a large container add the Coconut Cream, Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Garlic and Chilli Sauce, Lime juice, and Peanut Butter – make sure the Peanut Butter is last so it doesn’t stick to the bottom!
- Prepare fresh ingredients by slicing the Pak Choi, Spring Onions, add the Coleslaw and the Bean Sprouts, and finely slice the Tofu into thin pieces – pile up into the container leaving enough space for the Vermicelli to fit on top.
- Pour 350-400ml boiling water into the container, pop the lid on and shake then rest, once the noodles are soft and cooked through after a few minutes, stir and shake again.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Layered ingredients with hot water added to cook.
- Cuisine: Australian
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Just use gluten-free soy sauce and swap the noodles for rice or glass noodles.
Add extra chilli garlic sauce or a drizzle of sriracha before sealing your jar. 🌶️
Yep! Swap tofu for shredded chicken, beef strips, or prawns for a different twist.