Vegan Banh Canh

Experience the comforting warmth of Vegan Banh Canh, a plant-based twist on the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. This recipe features silky tapioca noodles swimming in a rich, aromatic vegetable broth infused with sautéed garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Tender cubes of tofu, earthy oyster mushrooms, and sweet carrot slices add wholesome texture and flavor to each bite. With a vibrant finishing touch of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of zesty lime, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Ready in under an hour and packed with nutrients, this Vegan Banh Canh is an irresistible option for anyone seeking a hearty, flavorful, and vegan-friendly soup. Perfect for cozy dinners or sharing with loved ones, it’s a must-try for fans of Vietnamese cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Tapioca noodles
• 1000 ml Vegetable broth
• 200 g Firm tofu
• 150 g Oyster mushrooms
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 small Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 15 g Cilantro
• 1 medium Lime
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the onion and carrot. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 2

Dice the tofu into small cubes and slice the mushrooms.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the carrot slices and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the diced tofu and sliced mushrooms into the pot, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth and add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a soft boil.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

Step 9

While the broth simmers, cook the tapioca noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 10

Add the cooked tapioca noodles to the pot, stir well, and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.

Step 11

Roughly chop the cilantro and slice the lime.

Step 12

Serve the Vegan Banh Canh hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2065.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2278.5

Total Fat 33.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5992.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 460.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 51.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 636.3mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 3424.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 78.4%