Vegan Tofu Noodle Soup
A vegetarian version of your favorite hearty soup for those cold winter days.
Course
Main Dish
Keyword
soup
,
vegan
Servings
Prep Time
8
bowls
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
8
bowls
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Ingredients
1/2
block
Tofu
1 1/2
teaspoon
soy sauce
1
tablespoon
cornstarch
enough to coat
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1
cup
carrots
diced
1
cup
Celery
diced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1/2
yellow onion
diced
1
teaspoon
dried thyme
1
tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
11/2
cup
dried pasta of your choice
8-10
cups
vegetable broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
First prepare the tofu. Cut half block and press for at least 20 minutes to release some of the water for crispy tofu.
Cut into tiny blocks
In a bowl toss the tofu with the olive oil and then add in the soy sauce and cornstarch.
Once coated place tofu on a greased baking pan or a pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, checking on tofu and pulling out when it is crispy.
While tofu is baking prepare the rest of the ingredients.
In a large pot over medium heat a a few tablespoons of vegetable broth and add in the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. Saute until softened.
Add in the thyme and Italian Seasoning stirring for about a minute and then add in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling add in pasta and cook according to directions on the box.
Once pasta is finished turn off the heat and add salt and pepper for taste. Add in the baked tofu.
Serve with crackers, bread, or whatever you prefer.