Healthy Recipes Lifestyle Diets Mediterranean Diet Sichuan Ramen Cup of Noodles with Cabbage & Tofu 4.5 (2) Add your rating & review The Sichuan province in the southwestern corner of China is known for its fiery dishes. Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar soup recipe. This vegan cup soup is packed with 19 grams of protein to keep you satisfied until your next meal. You can grind the Sichuan peppercorns in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, or crush them with the bottom of a heavy skillet. By Sarah DiGregorio Sarah DiGregorio Sarah DiGregorio is a James Beard Award–winning journalist focusing primarily on the topics of food and health. Sarah has been an editor for Food & Wine, Parade, Food Network and Buzzfeed. She is the author of the books Taking Care, Early and Adventures in Slow Cooking, and has been included in three editions of The Best American Food Writing. Sarah has worked for Saveur, Chile Pepper and the Village Voice as a writer, and her work has also been published in EatingWell, Gastronomica, Insider, Slate, Jezebel, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and more. In addition to the James Beard Award for newspaper feature writing, Sarah has won a Bert Greene Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She has been a keynote speaker for the American Nurses Association, Rutgers University, General Electric and others. Sarah currently works as a recipe developer for NYT Cooking and is active in South Brooklyn Mutual Aid. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 21, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 servings Nutrition Profile: Mediterranean Diet High-Calcium Bone Health Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Fiery flavors of Sichuan cuisine are tempered by rich tahini in this convenient and satisfying vegan noodle soup.This protein-rich dish helps keep you full until your next meal.You can prepare the soup up to three days in advance. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. 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Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings 6 teaspoons Sichuan chile-bean sauce (toban djan) or chile-garlic sauce 6 teaspoons tahini 1 ½ teaspoons reduced-sodium vegetable bouillon paste (see Tip) 1 ½ teaspoons Chinese rice wine 1 ½ teaspoons packed light brown sugar ¾ teaspoon black vinegar (see Tip) 3 cups shredded napa cabbage 9 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 heaping cups) ¾ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, coarsely ground 1 ½ cups cooked black or brown rice ramen noodles (see Tip) 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame seeds 3 cups very hot water, divided Directions Add 2 teaspoons each chile-bean sauce (or chile-garlic sauce) and tahini, 1/2 teaspoon each bouillon paste, rice wine and brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vinegar to each of three 1 1/2-pint canning jars. Layer 1 cup cabbage, 3 ounces tofu (about 1/2 cup), 1/4 teaspoon ground peppercorns and 1/2 cup ramen noodles into each jar. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To prepare each jar: Add 1 cup very hot water to the jar, cover and shake until the seasonings are dissolved. Uncover and microwave on High in 1-minute increments until steaming hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir well. Let stand a few minutes before eating. Tips Tips: Great for flavoring soups, stews and sauces, bouillon paste has a spoonable consistency that makes it easy to portion just the amount you need. To keep sodium in check, opt for reduced-sodium offerings. For 1 1/2 cups cooked noodles, start with 3 to 4 ounces dry. Boil the noodles about 1 minute less than the package directions so they are slightly underdone. Drain and rinse well with cold water before assembling in jars. Black vinegar--or ching-kiang vinegar--adds a rich, smoky flavor to many Chinese dishes. Look for it in Asian markets and specialty food shops. Balsamic, sherry or white vinegars can be used as substitutes. To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1. Refrigerate covered jars for up to 3 days. Equipment: Three 1 1/2-pint wide-mouth canning jars Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 396 Calories 12g Fat 61g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 3 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 396 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 61g 22% Dietary Fiber 11g 41% Total Sugars 3g Protein 19g 38% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Vitamin A 728IU 15% Vitamin C 12mg 14% Folate 58mcg 15% Sodium 578mg 25% Calcium 292mg 22% Iron 5mg 29% Magnesium 54mg 13% Potassium 337mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.