Vegetarian Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Vegetarian Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup, a hearty plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe swaps traditional chicken for shredded chicken-style seitan, delivering the savory goodness you crave without compromising on texture or flavor. Packed with vibrant veggies like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup is simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth accented with thyme, parsley, and a bay leaf for aromatic depth. Egg-free noodles complete the dish, making it entirely vegan-friendly, while a splash of optional lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple yet satisfying soup is perfect for a chilly evening or a nourishing lunch. Keywords: vegetarian chicken noodle soup, vegan comfort food, plant-based soup recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces chicken-style seitan, shredded
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces egg-free noodles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the shredded chicken-style seitan to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
Add the egg-free noodles to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes, or until they are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the optional lemon juice for a hint of brightness if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
