Description
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, cozy, and satisfying plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Made with simple ingredients like tofu, vegetables, and your choice of noodles, this recipe delivers hearty flavor and nourishment in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it can be prepared easily on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or a Crockpot, fitting any cooking style or schedule.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups no-chicken broth
Protein and Noodles
- ½ package extra firm tofu (14 ounces), cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package of pasta noodles (rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion, celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften. If the veggies start to burn, reduce the heat accordingly.
- Add Broth and Tofu: Pour in 6 cups of no-chicken broth and add the cubed extra firm tofu. Allow the mixture to simmer and cook together for 5 minutes so the tofu absorbs some broth flavor.
- Cook the Noodles: Add your choice of 8 ounces of pasta noodles—such as rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes—to the pot. Cook according to the package instructions, ensuring the noodles become tender and fully cooked.
- Season and Serve: Remove the pot from heat once the noodles are cooked. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently and serve the comforting vegan chicken noodle soup hot.
Notes
- This comforting vegan chicken noodle soup is made with just 8 simple ingredients and can be prepared in as little as 25 minutes.
- You can make this recipe using a stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot for flexibility and convenience.
- Choose your favorite type of noodles such as rice noodles, udon, or pasta shapes to tailor the texture and taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference to keep it light or more seasoned.
- Extra firm tofu adds a hearty, protein-rich element that mimics chicken texture in this vegan version.
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
