Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup (Vegan Version)
A hearty and flavorful vegan version of Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup, using plant-based chicken alternatives and vegetable broth. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: Vegan, GlutenFree, ComfortFood
Nutritional Values
This soup offers a light, vegan-friendly option with a good balance of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. The plant-based chicken provides a great protein alternative without the unhealthy fats.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 6 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 600 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | -- | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 5 g | -- |
| Protein | 7 g | -- |
Ingredients
[ "2 tablespoons olive oil", "1 large onion, chopped", "4 cloves garlic, minced", "3 stalks celery, sliced", "3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced", "8 cups vegetable broth", "2 cups Tofurky's Plant Based Chik'n pieces, chopped small", "1 teaspoon dried basil", "1/2 teaspoon dried thyme", "6 ounces small pasta", "Salt, to taste", "Pepper, to taste", "Fresh chopped parsley, for serving", "Optional: crackers or French bread, for serving", "Optional: white miso, for umami flavor" ]
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). 2. Add celery, carrots, dried basil, and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes. 3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (10-12 minutes). 4. Stir in Tofurky's Plant Based Chik'n pieces and cook for another 5 minutes, until heated through. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with optional crackers or French bread. Optionally, stir in white miso for added umami flavor.
External Recipes
- Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup (Health Score: 65)
Allergens
Gluten (from pasta)
HealthScore: 85
This vegan take on Classic Chicken Vegetable Soup uses plant-based ingredients to maintain its heartiness while improving healthfulness by avoiding animal fats and using vegetable broth. The pasta could be substituted for a whole-grain variety to further boost the score.