Description
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting, plant-based twist on the classic chicken noodle soup. Featuring tender noodles, shredded vegan chicken or chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in flavorful herb-infused vegetable broth, this soup makes for a nourishing and satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Broth and Protein
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan chicken or chickpeas
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pasta (like rotini or wide noodles)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Then stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Herbs and Broth: Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer gently.
- Cook Pasta and Protein: Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook according to the package instructions until tender. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded vegan chicken or chickpeas, allowing them to heat through fully.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Stir in fresh parsley if using for added brightness. Serve the soup hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use store-bought vegan chicken strips, jackfruit, or shredded tofu for a more authentic “chicken” texture.
- Chickpeas provide a great protein-rich alternative for the vegan chicken.
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
