Because winter colds aren’t cute — but this noodle bowl is
Let’s be real: winter has two moods — “cosy under a blanket” or “surrounded by tissues wondering what day it is.” This Immune-Boosting Veggie Noodle Bowl is here to keep you in the first category.
It’s warm, slurpy, packed with hydration, and so full of vitamin C and soothing ginger-garlic goodness, your immune system might actually high-five you. Plus, it’s ready faster than you can scroll through your Deliveroo “reorder” history.
Here at Plan4One, we know cooking for one can feel like a lot for very little. But this noodle bowl proves you don’t need a full pantry or 45 minutes to make a satisfying, nourishing dinner for one. Let’s soup it up.
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 single-serve packet of soba or rice noodles
- 1 cup mixed Asian-style veggies (go fresh if you want, but frozen works beautifully)
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cups vegetable broth (salt-reduced if you’re watching sodium)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A wedge of lemon or lime, for that zesty finish
🍜 How to Make It
Honestly, this is a one-pot, one-spoon situation. The hardest part is not slurping straight from the saucepan.
- Simmer the good stuff
In a medium pot, bring your broth to a simmer. Add the garlic and ginger and let them bubble away for a few minutes to infuse the broth with flavour and goodness. - Add noodles and veg
Toss in your noodles and mixed veggies. Cook according to the noodle packet directions — usually around 3–5 minutes. If you’re using frozen veg, chuck them in at the same time as the noodles; they’ll cook together. - Finish like a pro
Turn off the heat. Drizzle in the sesame oil and squeeze in a generous dash of lemon or lime juice. Stir gently, ladle into a big bowl, and enjoy immediately while warm and steaming.
💡 Why Your Body Will Love This Bowl
- Ginger and garlic are well-known natural immune boosters and anti-inflammatories.
- Vegetable broth keeps you hydrated (bonus if you’re battling a sniffle).
- Mixed veg bring in a bunch of vitamins, especially vitamin C, without needing to buy 17 different things.
- Lemon or lime juice gives it that fresh citrus pop and a little extra immunity punch.
Plus: no dairy, no fuss, no mystery additives. Just whole, real, slurpable comfort food.
🥢 Lazy Add-Ons & Fancy Extras (Optional, but fun)
If you want to change things up next time:
- Add shredded cooked chicken, silken tofu, or a soft-boiled egg for protein.
- Stir in a spoonful of miso paste for gut-friendly goodness.
- Top with sliced spring onion, coriander, or chilli flakes if you’re feeling spicy.
This bowl is endlessly flexible — but honestly, the base version is already a winner.
💬 Made This? We Wanna See It
This noodle bowl was made for solo sipping in your softest hoodie. But if you feel like sharing (the photo, not the bowl), tag #Plan4One and show us your winter kitchen heroics.
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