Protein-Rich Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup: A New Take on a Classic Dish
5 from 4 votes
Savor a bowl of this delicious Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup, a protein-packed meal that takes comfort food to a new level. An easy, nutritious recipe that's perfect for any day of the week.
4oz114g Soy Curls or plain non breaded plant based Chicken
1large Onion cut root to stem into 1/8ths
2large Carrots - 300g sliced
2ribs Celery sliced
1medium Turnip - 228g peeled and cut into chunks
1/3cupfresh Dill roughly chopped
1 1/2Tbsp23ml Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
6cups1420ml No Chicken Broth
3cups709ml water (or broth) mixed with 1 tsp (5g) Poultry Seasoning
8oz227g Wide Ribbon Noodles (fusilli will also work)
Instructions
Add the soy curls to a bowl and cover with 3 cups hot broth or water that includes 1 tsp of poultry seasoning. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
Drain the rehydrated soy curls make sure to reserve the liquid. Add the soy curls to a hot lightly greased pan and sauté on medium heat. Stir occasionally until nicely browned on both sides. Set aside.
Cook the noodles according to package directions and set aside.
Make the soup by adding a tbsp of oil to a large pot on medium low heat. Add the onions and sauté for 4-6 minutes or until translucent. Add in the celery, carrots and cubed turnip and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes, stirring to prevent the mix from burning.
Cover the vegetables with the no chicken broth along with the reserved liquid from rehydrating the soy curls. Add in the fresh dill, lower the heat and cover the pot to simmer for 15 -20 minutes.
Add in the browned soy curls and cooked noodles. Season with salt & pepper and allow everything to heat through for another 15 minutes before serving.