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I’m a total soup lover… nothing beats a hot cup of soup on a cool day. I also like quick, easy recipes that not only taste delicious but also do my body some good. This vegetable noodle soup is a winner on multiple fronts.

You only need 1 pot from start to finish, just like with this Wild Rice Soup recipe, it uses easy-to-find veggies that you can even buy pre-chopped, and it is full of nourishing ingredients to help your body fight cold and flu season.

And bonus, this vegan chicken noodle soup tastes legit.

vegetable noodle soup in a decorative bowl with an antique spoon.
Table of Contents
  1. How to Make a Filling Vegetable Noodle Soup
  2. Protein Boost for Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
  3. Freezing Leftover Soup
  4. Veggie Noodle Soup Top Questions
  5. Stock Up on Soup
  6. 1-Pot Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe

How to Make a Filling Vegetable Noodle Soup

No need to dirty several pots and pans to make this homemade soup. All you need is a big stock pot (ceramic works great too!), a good knife for chopping, and a cutting board.

You might wonder why you need to sautรฉ your vegetables for this noodle soup. I get it! The sautรฉ helps to release the flavors of your ingredients so unless you want a flavorless soup, don’t skip this step.

For even better flavor, make this soup the day before then let sit overnight in the fridge. Resting the soup allows the ingredients to reach new levels of flavor together.

Protein Boost for Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

There are so many great plant based protein options out there. You can totally have the taste and texture of a chicken noodle soup, without using chicken. If you want to bump up the protein in this vegetable noodle soup, then I have 2 easy options: black beans or chickpeas.

Black beans are easy to add and delicious, yet they will change the taste of this vegetable noodle soup. If you love black beans, then this is a great option! Yet if you want a subtler flavor, then I recommend adding chickpeas.

Chickpeas are a solid plant protein choice for this recipe. Mildly flavored, easy to add, and easy to eat. Make sure you drain and rinse the chickpeas before adding them, and cook until softened in the soup.

vegan chicken noodle soup in a festive bowl with an antique spoon.

The Healing Power of Soup

Plants naturally provide nutrients to help our bodies fight sickness as well as heal faster when we do fall ill.

I love using food like this vegetable noodle soup to nourish and strengthen my body. I have a whole arsenal of natural remedies that I make at the start of school each fall, and carry into the winter months. I’ve gotta take care of myself and my family all year round, and that starts with what we put into our bodies.

Freezing Leftover Soup

Most soups (including this vegetable noodle soup) freeze well, and actually taste better after sitting a bit! It’s also easy to make a few extra servings of a soup recipe (if you’re already making it, why not double?) to have on hand as quick meals in the future.

I like using the 16-oz mason jar… it works great for smoothies as well as soups! Just make sure to follow the freezing guidelines when using glass; if you fill it too full, it will burst in your freezer.

Pro tip: When freezing this vegan chicken noodle soup, I don’t cook and freeze the noodles. Instead, freeze the soup before adding the noodles, then add the noodles when you re-heat the soup. That way they cook properly without falling apart from the cook, freeze, thaw, cook journey.

Veggie Noodle Soup Top Questions

What’s the best pasta to use in my noodle soup?

I like fusilli pasta because it’s the right size for my soup spoon, and I don’t have to slurp it like I would with longer noodles. Yet you can use any pasta you want! Orzo, ramen, shells, egg noodles… there are so many great options. Just adjust the cook time once the pasta is added based on the type of pasta you use.

How can I speed up the prep time when making vegetable soup?

You can totally buy pre-chopped veggies. I find them right in the produce aisle, and often in winter, there might be a mix of vegetables that works perfectly with this soup.

How do I increase the protein in a vegan chicken noodle soup?

It’s true that chicken provides a great amount of protein. If you need more in my vegetable noodle soup recipe, then add in a can of drained chickpeas! They will soften right up when cooked, add a mild + good protein source, and are delicious. This will easily increase the protein without turning to a meat source.

Stock Up on Soup

I love sipping soup throughout the winter, yet I also like variety. So you’ll often find a few different soups in my freezer throughout the cooler months. If you’re looking to up your soup game, then check out a few of my fav recipes:

  • Tortilla soup: Creamy and customizable to make mild or spicy.
  • Split pea soup: This deliciously nourishing soup is a wonderful addition to a warm winter meal.
  • Creamy pumpkin soup: This limited ingredient pumpkin soup is def one you want to make a freeze this Autumn for quick lunches.
  • Minestrone soup: Feel free to add whatever veggies you have on hand to make this filling soup.
  • Carrot ginger soup: Originally created for my Autumn Cleanse, this nourishing soup is so sippable!
  • Thai coconut soup: This is a soup on repeat at my house. The whole family loves it!
  • Blended veggie soup: It can be hard to fuel your body correctly when you’re under the weather. Make a batch of this soup and freeze for those sick days.
  • Roasted red bell pepper soup: Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never roasted peppers; it’s easy to do and makes all the difference in the flavor of this delightful soup.

Now that you know exactly how to make this super easy vegetable noodle soup, let’s start cooking! Don’t forget to rate this recipe and let me know how it turned out for you.

4.45 from 169 votes

1-Pot Vegetable Noodle Soup

A soothing soup can help your body heal in a variety of ways. This vegetable noodle soup recipe is great to make the moment you feel under the weather, or make at the beginning of cold and flu season, then freeze to have on hand when you need it.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 31 minutes
Total: 41 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Entree, Natural Remedy
Cuisine: Healing, Plant-Based
Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1-2 tsp tamari
  • ยฝ tsp dried marjoram crushed
  • ยฝ tsp dried sage crushed
  • ยผ tsp dried thyme crushed
  • ยฝ tsp ground turmeric
  • โ…› tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 4 oz pasta fusilli

Instructions 

  • Sautรฉ onion and celery in large stock pot over medium high heat until lightly browned. Add garlic and continue to stir for 1 minute.
  • Add vegetable stock, carrots, tamari and herbs + spices. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the noodles; return to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes more or until noodles are tender.
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Notes

  • You can use whatever kind of noodle you want; spaghetti, egg noodles, orzo, you do you!
  • You can use an Italian spice mix over adding individual spices, just add to taste.
  • This soup can be made a day or 2 ahead and refrigerated… I honestly love day old soup!
  • This recipe uses regular vegetable stock. To lower the sodium amount, use low-sodium stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 1456mg, Potassium: 308mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 6216IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    This one is definitely a keeper and will probably be on regular rotation during cold/flu season. Despite a few mishaps on my part (too much pepper, vegetables cut too small, unintentionally omitted tamari), it turned out okay. Intended to add fresh ginger but forgot. This is the ideal soup for utilizing the tops of the celery and carrot. We are fortunate to have access to farmers markets year round (North Carolina). Also used chickpea rotini.

  2. 5 stars
    The recipe was quick and easy, and I love the addition of turmeric. I made a double batch so I could freeze some, and Iโ€™m glad I did! My husband ate two bowls, so itโ€™s definitely on the repeat list.

  3. 3 stars
    Its a great hearty soup but too much pasta for us. The flavor was great though!

  4. 4 stars
    A great staple icon see me using up left over veggies and changing this up..the spices and tamari make it!