Vegetarian Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of this **Vegetarian Hearty "Chicken" Vegetable Soup**, a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. Loaded with fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and enhanced by the savory taste of vegan chicken-flavored pieces, this soup delivers all the hearty satisfaction you crave without any meat. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic, every spoonful bursts with rich, comforting flavors. Ready in just an hour, this easy vegetarian soup is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a warm, inviting dish the whole family will love. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking to enjoy a healthier take on traditional chicken soup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 3 sliced celery stalks
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium, diced potatoes
- 1 package (about 10 oz) vegan chicken-flavored pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes, ensuring they are immersed in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Add the vegan chicken-flavored pieces, frozen peas, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Discard the bay leaf and taste the soup, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your comforting vegetarian 'chicken' vegetable soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7719 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.8 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 833 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 8967 mg | 191% | |
*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.
