One-Pot Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup (30-Minute)

This 10-ingredient, one-pot vegan chicken noodle soup recipe takes less than 30 minutes with a gluten-free option! Made with soy curls as a chicken substitute, you can swap them for chickpeas if you prefer a soy-free homemade soup.

Is there anything better than a bowl of soup? 

It's what we eat when we're feeling ill or in need of comfort, and it hits the spot like nothing else (except maybe this Easy Vegetable Stew).

Traditionally made with chicken stock and chicken pieces, new vegans will love this version as it's fully plant-based (and also happens to be gluten-free). Made with just 10 simple ingredients, it's the perfect recipe during the colder months or sick days.

This vegan chicken noodle soup recipe is also incredibly simple to make, requiring just one large pot and less than 30 minutes. Simply sauté your onion and celery, add in potatoes, carrots, and garlic, then soy curls, thyme and vegetable stock. Finally, throw in the noodles and some fresh parsley and voila! Assemble this tasty vegan chicken noodle soup and you'll be in comfort food heaven.

What is vegan chicken noodle soup good for?

A bowl of vegan chicken noodle soup is traditionally eaten when you're feeling unwell. It's great because not only does it provide a good burst of nutrients from the fresh vegetables (celery, onion, carrot and parsley), but it's very hydrating - both of which are important when you're feeling ill. (For another sickness-busting meal, try my Carrot, Ginger & Apple Soup.)

This classic vegan chicken noodle soup recipe also contains soy curls which are a good source of protein, so you're subbing out the chicken for a healthy plant-based source.

Ingredients needed

Onion, celery & garlic - These are sauteéd and provide a great flavour base in the classic soup. Onion and garlic are also anti-inflammatory - great when you feel unwell or just on a cold day.

Carrots & potatoes - Hearty and delicious in this soup. Carrots add a sweet flavour and potatoes are the perfect comfort food.

Dried thyme - A little goes a long way! Used to add extra flavour - you can also use fresh if preferred.

Soy curls - One of the best vegan chicken substitutes! Chewy and satisfying, these provide the 'chicken' in this soup and the texture is almost similar to the real thing! Do note that soy curls are unflavoured and will take on the flavour of the soup/vegetable stock. If you prefer a soy-free option, you can switch these out for chickpeas instead. 🙂

Vegetable broth/stock (or vegan chicken broth) - Don't skimp on this! The vegetable stock or broth provides a lot of flavour and body to the soup. Personally I like using Go Bio! Vegetable Broth Powder, or if you want chicken flavoured, try Better Than Bouillon. If you're using bouillon cubes, you'll need to add about one cube per 2-3 cups water. But you can always make a homemade vegan chicken broth from scratch!

Noodles - It wouldn't be a noodle soup without noodles! These give the soup that 'comfort' feeling and make it more well-rounded and filling. I've used gluten-free ramen noodles here, but any thick noodles will work.

Parsley - An extra health kick! These dark greens are full of iron and vitamins A, C and K. A flavorful soup if you're feeling a bit rundown!

Oil-free option - simply cook the veggies in water instead of oil if you're looking to avoid it. It won't affect the taste.

How to make vegan noodle soup

1) Saute onion and celery in a large pan.

2) Add carrots, potatoes, garlic, thyme, soy curls and stock.

3) Simmer soup until potatoes are tender.

4) Add ramen noodles and parsley, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until noodles are cooked. 

5) Season well and serve with fresh bread if desired.

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Check out my web story on how to make this vegan noodle soup.

Tips

Don't overcook the noodles - many ramen noodles (especially gluten-free pasta noodles) will fall apart quite quickly when overcooked. For this reason I recommend just cooking them in the soup for 3-4 minutes to keep them al dente. And if you plan to freeze it, only add in the noodles after you've defrosted it again - they won't survive being cooked, frozen, and reheated!

Add more liquid if reheating - If you reheat the soup, you might need to add a little more water/stock as it has a tendency to thicken as it cools.

What to eat with noodle soup

I really love serving this vegan chicken soup with crusty bread (you can use gluten-free if needed).

Alternatively, it's delicious served on its own as the potatoes and noodles make it one of the most hearty and comforting soups ever!

How to store leftovers

Store leftover soup in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep for about 3-4 days.

You can also freeze it - just avoid adding the uncooked noodles until you have defrosted the soup and are reheating it so they don't fall apart.

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