Easy Vegan Jackfruit Noodle Soup (Better Than Chicken!)
This Easy Vegan Jackfruit Noodle Soup is a hearty, plant-based twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Shredded young jackfruit mimics the texture of chicken, while bowtie pasta, carrots, celery, and peas swim in a flavorful vegetable broth enriched with nutritional yeast and herbs. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days, weeknight dinners, or meal prep—vegan, wholesome, with a gluten-free and oil-free option.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box bowtie pasta
- 1 14 oz can young jackfruit drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil omit for oil-free option
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 3 medium carrots chopped
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 1 cup peas
- ½ tablespoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Use your hands or a fork to shred it into smaller, “chicken-like” pieces. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces.
Sauté the vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat (or use a splash of vegetable broth for an oil-free version). Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until fragrant and slightly translucent.
Add the vegetables and jackfruit:
- Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, and shredded jackfruit. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the jackfruit to absorb flavor.
Add broth and seasonings:
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the dried sage, sea salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook the pasta:
- Add the bowtie pasta and cook for about 10–12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the peas and herbs:
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the peas and fresh parsley. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast if desired.
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