Description
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, cozy, and comforting dish made with simple ingredients like tofu, vegetables, and noodles. Perfect for anyone seeking a satisfying plant-based alternative, it can be easily prepared on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or a Crockpot, making it versatile and quick to whip up in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 6 cups no-chicken broth
- ½ 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: Warm 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large pot to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the thinly sliced onion, celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften. If the vegetables begin to stick or burn, reduce the heat slightly.
- Add broth and tofu: Pour in 6 cups of no-chicken broth and add the cubed extra firm tofu. Let it cook together for 5 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the flavors and warm through.
- Cook the noodles: Add the package of noodles into the pot and cook according to the time instructions on the noodle package, usually until al dente.
- Season and serve: Remove the pot from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently, then serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup can also be prepared using an Instant Pot or a Crockpot for convenient meal preparation.
- You can use various noodles such as rice noodles, udon, or small pasta shapes based on preference.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste to keep the soup balanced and flavorful.
- For extra protein, use the entire block of tofu instead of half.
- Be careful not to overcook the noodles to maintain a pleasing 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
