Key Takeaways:
- Immune-Boosting Ingredients: Loaded with onion, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, red peppers, carrots, and celery, this soup is packed with nutrients that promote overall immune health.
- Comforting and Easy to Digest: Perfect for soothing the belly when you’re feeling under the weather, providing warmth and nourishment.
- Convenient for Sick Days: Make it ahead and freeze for easy reheating when you need a quick, nutritious meal without extra effort.
- Rich in Antioxidants and Vitamins: Ingredients like red peppers, carrots, and shiitake mushroom powder offer essential vitamins like Vitamin C and immune-supporting antioxidants.
- Simple Yet Delicious: A vegan-friendly dish that combines nutrition with comforting, hearty flavors. Add your favorite noodles or rice for a complete meal.
- Perfect Pairing: Serve with homemade bread or rolls for a satisfying, wholesome dinner.
Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup loaded with nutrition and immune-boosting ingredients. Onion, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, red peppers, and carrots. Perfect if you’re feeling under the weather. Easy to digest and sooo comforting.
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Why Make Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup?
When I hear vegan vegetable Noodle soup, I think of comfort food. This warm, nourishing broth soothes and settles that queasiness in the belly. Something my mom always made when I was sick. Somehow it still manages to make me feel loved and better.
This is the perfect recipe for when you’re home with a nasty virus. Maybe you don’t feel like eating, but know you need “a little something.” Something easy to digest, something that is warm, nutritious, and will help your body fight off whatever it is that ails it.
I get it that the last thing you want to do is cook for yourself when you’re sick. That’s why this recipe is so perfect. You make it ahead and freeze it! Now, when you’re sick, just pull out a container and warm it up in the microwave and ladle it over some noodles (or rice). Instant comfort, nutrition, and love in a bowl. I bet you’re feeling better, just thinking about it.
What Makes This Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup so Nutritious and good for you?
Onions: studies have shown that onions have anti-inflammatory properties that are important in combating respiratory infections. They are also high in Vitamin C and contain the antioxidant quercetin.
Garlic: has been used for hundreds of years to fight respiratory infections. It contains the compound allicin, which has potent antiviral and antibacterial activity. Studies have shown that it promotes overall immune health.
Red Peppers: A single red pepper contains more than 200% of your RDA of vitamin C. They have folate and Vitamin B6 and are packed with antioxidants.
Shiitake Mushroom Powder: Umami powder (click here to purchase), contains a chemical called beta-glucans. That stimulates the immune system and is also a powerful antioxidant. In addition to all the nutrition in this powder, it is a must-have for vegan cooking. It takes the flavor from ho-hum to WOW!!
Carrots and Celery: Celery contains apigenin. An anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant agent. Carrots have Vitamin B6 and Folate along with antioxidants.
Now, that’s a big bowl of nutrition!!! Add a slice of my White Sandwich Bread or my Pull-apart Buttery Rolls. Dinner is ready.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I make this soup ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! This soup is perfect for meal prep. Make a batch, freeze it, and reheat it whenever needed.
Q: Are there substitutions for shiitake mushroom powder?
A: Yes, you can use fresh shiitake mushrooms or other mushroom powders, though the flavor may differ slightly.
Q: Is this soup gluten-free?
A: The soup itself is gluten-free, but you’ll need to use gluten-free noodles or rice to keep it that way.
Q: How long does it last in the freezer?
A: Properly stored in an airtight container, it can last up to three months in the freezer.
Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Definitely! Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies like spinach, zucchini, or broccoli.
Q: Is this soup spicy?
A: No, it’s not spicy. However, you can add a pinch of chili flakes if you prefer a little heat.
Vegan Vegetable-Noodle Soup - Immune Booster
Equipment
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- 6 quart kettle
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 quarts Vegetable Stock homemade is best. Use low sodium if purchased.
- 1 cup onions fine diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup celery diced -1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces depending on preference.
- 1 cup red bell peppers chopped 1/4 pieces
- 2 tbsp Umami Powder (Shiitake Mushroom Powder) optional flavor enhancer (very good)
- 2 cups noodles egg free and pre-cooked
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup kale Finely Diced
Instructions
- To adjust the portions, click on the number of serving, and a slider will pop up. Adjusting the slider up or down will automatically calculate the amount needed for each ingredient.
- Saute the onions, garlic, and celery in the vegetable oil. Saute until the onions are translucent.
- To a 6 quart kettle, add the Vegetable Stock, sauteed onions, celery, and garlic. Add the diced red bell peppers and carrots. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the Umami powder, and adjust the salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Precook the noodles in boiling water until al-dente,
- Put ½ cup of noodles in each serving bowl and add 1 cup of the soup.
- Garnish with 2 tsp. finely chopped Kale and serve.
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