Should You Cook Noodles Separately for Soup?

Quick answer: For soup you will store or reheat, cooking noodles separately is usually the best way to preserve texture and broth volume.

How it works

Boil noodles in water according to package guidance, drain, then add the portion you need to hot soup just before eating.

Practical advice

For a one-pot soup served immediately, cooking noodles directly in broth adds flavor and saves a pot, but they absorb liquid.

Frequently asked question

What about frozen soup?

Freeze the broth and other ingredients without noodles when possible, then add freshly cooked noodles after reheating.