Description
This vegan chicken noodle soup delivers a warm, cozy, and comforting meal using just 8 simple ingredients. Featuring sautéed vegetables, extra firm tofu for protein, and your choice of noodles simmered in savory no-chicken broth, it’s an easy, satisfying soup perfect for any day. Ready in just 25 minutes using the stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Broth and Protein
- 6 cups of no-chicken broth
- 1/2 package extra firm tofu (14 ounces), cubed
Noodles and Seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package of pasta noodles (rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the thinly sliced onion, celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the vegetables, and reduce the heat if the mixture starts to burn.
- Add Broth and Tofu: Pour in 6 cups of no-chicken broth and add the cubed extra firm tofu. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the tofu to heat through.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the 8-ounce package of your chosen pasta noodles to the pot. Cook according to the noodle package instructions, until tender but still firm to the bite.
- Season and Serve: Remove the soup from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and serve warm for a nourishing vegan meal.
Notes
- This recipe can be prepared on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot in as little as 25 minutes.
- Use any type of noodles you prefer—rice noodles, udon, or traditional pasta shapes all work well.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as you like for the perfect flavor.
- Adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or peas can add more texture and nutrition.
- The tofu serves as a great high-protein, vegan alternative to chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- 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
