Vegan Chicken Soup with Rice

Cozy up with a bowl of comforting Vegan Chicken Soup with Rice, a plant-based twist on the classic recipe that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a touch of nourishment. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender vegetables, hearty vegan chicken substitute, and fluffy long-grain rice, this soup is infused with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and a hint of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor in every spoonful. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a splash of bright lemon juice, this soup is as soul-soothing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 50 minutes and yielding six generous servings, it’s the ultimate vegan comfort food recipe for a hearty and healthy meal that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 cup vegan chicken substitute, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes and vegan chicken substitute to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Add the rice to the pot and stir it into the broth.

Step 9

Cover and simmer for another 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting vegan chicken soup with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3181.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869.2

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6902.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 89.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 699.6mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 6236.6mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 55.5%