Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
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Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
Description
In this Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup, aromatics like onion, celery, and carrot are softened in oil, which builds a flavor base. The addition of vegan chicken broth and chunks of vegan chicken introduces plant-based protein, while thyme contributes subtle herbal depth. The soup utilizes linguine noodles, broken to manageable pieces, which are simmered until tender but not mushy. Gentle simmering preserves texture and prevents the noodles from overcooking.
The resulting soup provides warmth and nourishment, suitable for vegan diets or anyone seeking a plant-based alternative to classic chicken noodle soup. It can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or light lunch.
Substitutions for the vegan chicken chunks include potato, tofu, white beans, or cauliflower, adjusting protein texture and flavor. Storing the soup without noodles preserves noodle firmness if refrigerated for longer than two days; noodles can then be added when reheating.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 celery chopped, stalks
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegan chicken broth 1 litre) or vegetable broth (store bought or make it with my vegan chicken seasoning
- 2 cups water (450ml)
- 2 cups vegan chicken chunks chopped small*
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 10 ounces linguine (285g) broken in half for smaller pieces (check that it’s vegan)
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Add the vegetable stock, water, vegan ‘chicken’ chunks and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the linguine and simmer for 10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- This soup will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days without the noodles getting too mushy. If you’re going to store it for longer, store the noodles and soup separately and combine before heating.
Notes
- Replace vegan chicken chunks with tofu, potato, white beans, or cauliflower for variation.
- Linguine is preferred for maintaining firmness, but any vegan pasta can work.
- Store soup separately from noodles to prevent mushiness if keeping longer than two days.
- Choose reputable vegan chicken alternatives like Quorn or Tofurkey for texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 5114IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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