Description
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, cozy, and comforting dish made with simple ingredients like tofu, vegetables, and your choice of noodles. It offers a satisfying plant-based twist on the classic chicken noodle soup, perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal prep. Ready in just 25 minutes using stovetop cooking, it’s hearty, flavorful, and nourishing.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Soup Base & Protein
- 6 cups of no-chicken broth
- ½ package extra firm tofu (14 ounces), cubed
Pasta & Seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package of pasta noodles (rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large pot to create the base for sautéing your vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables and garlic: Add the thinly sliced onion, celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Lower the heat if they start to burn.
- Add broth and tofu: Pour in the 6 cups of no-chicken broth and add the cubed extra firm tofu. Allow the soup to cook for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the tofu heats through.
- Cook noodles: Add the package of noodles to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 5-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Season and serve: Remove the pot from heat, then season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be made using a stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot depending on your kitchen setup.
- Choose your favorite noodles – rice noodles, udon, or traditional pasta shapes all work well.
- The soup comes together quickly in about 25 minutes, making it great for busy days.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- Extra firm tofu provides plant-based protein and a chicken-like texture.
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
