Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

🥘 Ingredients

• olive oil 2 tbsp
• onion 1
• garlic 4 cloves
• celery 3 stalks
• carrots 3 medium
• vegan chicken broth 8 cups
• vegan chicken pieces 2 cups
• basil 1 tsp
• thyme ½ tsp
• pasta 12 oz
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper
• fresh parsley
• crackers
• french bread

1. 1

   Add olive oil to a large pot and warm over medium-high heat. Now add onion , garlic and celery and saute for 5 minutes , until softened and the onions are translucent.
2. 2

   Add carrots , vegan chicken broth , vegan chicken pieces , basil , and thyme . Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes .
3. 3

   While the soup simmers, cook pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions but 1 minute less than called for. You don't want to overcook the noodles. Drain and set aside.
4. 4

   Taste the soup and make any necessary seasoning adjustments, such as more herbs, salt + ground black pepper .
5. 5

   Serve the soup in bowls with a handful of cooked noodles. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve with crackers or french bread .