Classic Vegetable Noodle Soup
There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of homemade noodle soup, especially on a chilly day. This Classic Vegetable Noodle Soup has all the cozy, familiar flavors of traditional chicken noodle soup, but without the chicken! The savory broth, tender vegetables, and noodles make it a family favorite that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve it with some crusty bread or crackers for a comforting meal everyone can enjoy.
Yes. Cooked rice works very well in this soup. Add it near the end of cooking so it doesn’t become overly soft.
No, but it is highly recommended. It adds a savory flavor that helps recreate the taste of traditional chicken noodle soup.
Yes. Small pasta shapes such as ditalini, small shells, or broken linguine can be used instead of spaghetti. Adjust the cooking time according to the pasta package directions.
Yes. However, the noodles will continue absorbing the broth as the soup sits. For the best texture, prepare the soup base ahead of time and add freshly cooked noodles when serving.
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Ingredient Notes
- Unsalted Butter: Adds flavor and helps soften the vegetables.
- Vegetable Broth: Creates the savory base of the soup.
- Onion: Adds a mild, sweet flavor as it cooks.
- Carrots: Bring a little natural sweetness and color.
- Celery: Gives the soup its familiar homemade flavor.
- Garlic: Adds extra flavor to the broth.
- Water: Keeps the broth light without making it too concentrated.
- Vegetarian Chicken-Style Bouillon: Gives the soup that classic chicken noodle flavor without the chicken.
- Dried Thyme, Sage, and Parsley: Add the traditional herb flavors found in homemade noodle soup.
- Bay Leaf: Adds subtle flavor as the soup simmers.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season the broth.
- Spaghetti: Broken into shorter pieces for easy-to-eat noodles.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens the flavors without making the soup taste lemony.
- Fresh Parsley: Adds freshness just before serving.
Classic Vegetable Noodle Soup
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and 2 tablespoons of broth to the pot. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the remaining vegetable broth and water to the pot. Stir in the vegetarian chicken-style bouillon, thyme, sage, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Cover and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until the carrots are nearly tender. Add the spaghetti pieces to the soup and stir to separate them. Cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Classic Vegetable Noodle Soup
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian chicken-style bouillon Vegetarian Better than Bouillon No Chicken Base
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces spaghetti broken into thirds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and 2 tablespoons of broth to the pot. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the remaining vegetable broth and water to the pot. Stir in the vegetarian chicken-style bouillon, thyme, sage, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Cover and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until the carrots are nearly tender.
- Add the spaghetti pieces to the soup and stir to separate them. Cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
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