Description
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, cozy, and satisfying dish made with just 8 simple ingredients. Featuring extra firm tofu as a plant-based protein and your choice of pasta noodles, this soup offers comforting flavors similar to traditional chicken noodle soup, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It can be prepared easily on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot in as little as 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Soup Ingredients
- 6 cups of no-chicken broth
- ½ of package extra firm tofu (14 ounces), cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package of pasta noodles (rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add thinly sliced onion, celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat if the vegetables start to burn to ensure even cooking and softness.
- Add broth and tofu: Pour in 6 cups of no-chicken broth and add cubed extra firm tofu. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat the tofu through.
- Cook the noodles: Add the package of pasta noodles of your choice to the pot. Cook according to the noodle package instructions until tender, typically around 7-10 minutes.
- Season and serve: Remove the soup from heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, stirring gently. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting vegan chicken noodle soup.
Notes
- This recipe can be made using a stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot, adapting times slightly as needed.
- Choose any type of noodles you prefer: rice noodles, udon, or traditional pasta shapes.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- This soup is a great option for a quick, cozy, and nourishing vegan meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1477 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
