One Pot Vegan "Chicken" Noodle Soup

two bowls of vegan chicken noodle soup alongside plate of toasted bread with butter and sprigs of fresh thyme on marble countertop

One Pot Vegan "Chicken" Noodle Soup

Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate feel-good comfort food! A vegan version that's hearty, wholesome, easy to make, and oh so reminiscent of the nostalgic classic. Gluten-Free, Oil-Free option.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Calories 1480kcal

Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for oil-free sub 1/4 cup extra broth
1 small yellow onion finely diced
2 ribs celery sliced
2-3 carrots sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
1 large sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
3-4 small gold potatoes diced
4 ounces dry rotini gluten-free or regular
2 ounces soy curls dry; see note
5 cups imitation "chicken" broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
kosher salt to taste

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Instructions

Aromatics: Warm a large dutch oven or pot to medium-high heat and add the oil. Once warm, add in the diced onion with a pinch of salt and sauté or 3 minutes, until translucent and slightly golden. Add the celery and carrot and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, black pepper, and thyme and sauté for 1 minute.
Bring to Boil: Add the potatoes, dry pasta, and soy curls to the pot followed by the imitation chicken broth and water. Mix well, then cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Simmer: Uncover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. The soup is finished cooking once the pasta is cooked completely and the potatoes are fork-tender. Turn the heat off, then stir in the parsley. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve: Serve warm. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Soy Curls: Soy curls can be found in some health foods stores or online. I love their hearty meat-like texture, but you can also swap them out for 1 14-16 ounce block of diced extra firm tofu, or 1 can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained first!)
“Chicken” Broth: This is my favorite faux-chicken bouillon, but these cubes are also a great option! You can swap imitation chicken broth with vegetable broth, but it will affect the final flavor.
Oil-Free: Use 1/4 cup of water to sauté the aromatics in step 1, adding more as necessary if things start to stick.

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