Name: Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup (Easy + Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 stalks celery; 3 carrots; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp dried rosemary; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 15 ounces soy curls; 1 tsp better than bouillon seasoned vegetable base; 4 cups dry egg noodles; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp lemon juice; parsley

Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup (Easy + Vegan)

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Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup (Easy + Vegan)

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Instructions

Place the soy curls in a large bowl and cover with warm water – enough to cover the soy curls. Mix in the bouillon and let it sit for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add in the onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes as the veggies begin to soften.

Stir in the garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for an additional minute. Add in the bay leaf and veggie broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add in the noodles and let simmer, stirring often, for 6 minutes. Mix in the soy curls and let cook for 1 additional minute.

Remove the bay leaf, and if using, stir in the lemon juice. Serve immediately! I like to serve mine with a bit of fresh herbs as well as crackers.

Notes

Storage instructions – Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

The noodles will continue to absorb broth as the soup sits. You can add a splash of extra vegetable broth when reheating to loosen it back up.

This soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months, though the noodles may soften slightly after thawing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Soy Curls 🥘
Lightly pan-fry the soy curls in olive oil before adding to the soup to enhance their texture and create a golden, crispy exterior that better mimics shredded chicken.
Build Flavor with Aromatic Layers 🧅
Sauté your diced onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 3-4 minutes before adding broth to develop a rich, caramelized base that deepens the overall soup flavor.
Cook Noodles Separately 🍝
Boil the egg noodles in salted water until just al dente, then add them to the soup at the end to prevent them from becoming mushy and absorbing excess broth.
Maximize the Better Than Bouillon 🌟
Dissolve the seasoned vegetable base in a small amount of hot broth first before adding to the pot to ensure even distribution and prevent clumping throughout the soup.
Finish with Fresh Brightness 🍋
Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving to add brightness and acidity that cuts through the richness and elevates the entire bowl.