There's pretty high sodium in ramen and I tend to find that ramen isn't really filling when eaten alone (and poor in nutritional value) and that means extra $$$

There's pretty high sodium in ramen and I tend to find that ramen isn't really filling when eaten alone (and poor in nutritional value) and that means extra $$$ to make it more filling (spam, eggs, proteins, etc.). My go to for a cheap filling meal has always been a stew or soup. Bulk quantity canned tomatoes, beans or rice, some protein, onions, carrots, and a ton of herbs means a single pot meal that can last for a long time - especially in the freezer.