Originally Posted By CamperMom
...suppers mainly consisted of Ramen noodles, sans flavor packet, topped with various instant bean soups.Reasonably cheap, filling, close to instant, and back then, a good variety was on store shelves. I didn't ask about GI distress, but their idea is worth considering. Instant split pea soup over instant potatoes with extra bacon or ham might be tasty on a cold or chilly night. Same for chili soup mix over inxtant rice with a side of cheddar. These should be easy to find in any grocery store whether supplying on the way to a hike or along the way.
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I have not seen instant pea soup in years. I used to use the one cup instant soup mixes (I think they were called Cup 'a Soup or similar) they were handy, although some had questionable nutrition. I have not seen instant bean soup. I think many of these ideas might be bettered with TVP or some similar protein. I have not found a chili mix that does not require a lot of extra ingredients like tomato paste and ground meat. TVP or home dried meat might work, but unless home drying tomato paste works, that could be a hitch. I am told that drying tomato paste does work, although I wonder about how quickly it could be accomplished. I have noticed at home that even freeze dried beans do not seem to rehydrate easily. The texture also remains questionable.


Edited by EMT Dave (02/11/18 02:20 PM)