17 New Essentials to Stock in Your Kitchen This Summer

"Purists may balk, but to me, ramen and other noodle soups are less about the noodles and more about the broth, and House Foods Spicy Miso Ramen With Shirataki Noodles ($5) delivers on that front. Spicy and umami-rich, this unconventional, lightened-up noodle soup is great to keep on hand for those nights you don't really want to cook but don't want to order a gut-bomb takeout dinner either. I like to dress mine up with some thinly sliced scallions and a poached egg." — NP