Vegan “Chicken” Noodle Soup with Tofu

Bowl of tofu noodle soup with vegetables and a slice of lemon.

5 from 2 votes

Vegan “Chicken” Noodle Soup with Tofu

Go for a Tofu Noodle Soup (Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup) the next time you’re craving something comforting and warm! Ready in just 40 minutes and made with pantry-friendly ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Aly Michell

Ingredients

14 ounces extra-firm tofu or firm tofu, cubes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon used for tofu, the rest for soup
1 onion chopped
4 carrots sliced
2 celery ribs sliced
Salt
6 garlic cloves crushed
10 cups water
3 bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
½ black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces noodles
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Chop the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Pour the soy sauce over the tofu and gently toss until evenly coated. Let it marinate for 5 minutes.
In a non-stick pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the tofu cubes. Cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.
To air-fry the tofu: Toss the marinated tofu with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Air-fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt for 4–5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the water, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, black pepper, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the noodles and cooked tofu. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente. Stir in the lemon juice.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley or your choice of herbs.

Notes

Extra-firm tofu was used in this recipe. However, firm tofu may be used - the texture may be a little softer. Feel free to go for tofu-free alternatives like chickpeas or plant-based chicken.
Go for your soup noodle of choice!

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