Vegetarian Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup

Savor the comforting bowl of Vegetarian Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup, a plant-based spin on a classic favorite! Bursting with wholesome flavors, this hearty soup combines tender potatoes, sweet carrots, celery, and savory vegan chicken-flavored pieces in a rich vegetable broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal, it comes together in just an hour and is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. This recipe delivers all the warmth and familiarity of chicken soup—without the chicken! Ideal for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone seeking a nourishing, protein-packed meal, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 medium, sliced carrots
• 3 sliced celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium, diced potatoes
• 1 package (about 10 oz) vegan chicken-flavored pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes, ensuring they are immersed in the liquid.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the vegan chicken-flavored pieces, frozen peas, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

Discard the bay leaf and taste the soup, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your comforting vegetarian 'chicken' vegetable soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3629.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1818.2

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7718.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.8g	0%
Total Sugars 73.8g
Protein 68.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 833.1mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 8967.4mg	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: 23.5%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 61.9%