Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup (High Protein)
This vegan chicken noodle soup is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic chicken soup but made with 100% plant-based ingredients and with 113g of protein for the whole pot! It combines chicken flavoured tofu baked to perfection, nutrient-rich veggies, and pasta for a comforting soup to warm you up for when you’re feeling under the weather. Top it with fresh parsley and crispy sourdough for a nutrient-packed delicious soup!
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 carrots
- 6 cloves garlic
- 12 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable broth paste or 2 veg stock cubes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 250 g pasta of choice
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
For the Tofu Chicken
- 1 block extra firm high protein tofu or regular extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp cornstarch
For Topping
- Fresh Parsley
- Crispy Sourdough
Instructions
- Start with your tofu ‘chicken’. Slice your extra firm tofu into cubes, then place in a large bowl and toss in soy sauce. Next, add in the nutritional yeast and cornstarch and toss again to combine.
- Air-fry at 400f for 12-15 minutes or until crispy, or bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes. Cooking the tofu beforehand will give it a nice meaty texture although if you’re short on time you can simply chop up your tofu and toss it in your soup at the end!
- While the tofu cooks, chop your onions, celery, and carrots and sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add in your garlic and toast for one minute, stirring continuously.
- Add in your water and broth along with your spices and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the carrots are fork-tender.
- In another pot, cook your pasta according to package directions.
- Slice your broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.
- Once the carrots and fork are tender, add in your cooked pasta, broccoli, and tofu. Stir to combine.
- Serve as is or top with fresh parsley and crispy sourdough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 35gFat: 11.3gSaturated Fat: 2.35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.28gSodium: 662mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 14.4gSugar: 8.09gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 6.15mg
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