Description
A hearty and comforting soup that combines the classic flavors of lasagna in a delicious, dairy-free version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (1 ½ litres), plus more if needed
- 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes (3 ¼ cups)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 10 uncooked lasagna noodles (215g), broken into large pieces
- Optional toppings: Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella, Parmegan (vegan parmesan), fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix nutritional yeast, soy sauce, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke to form a paste. Crumble the tofu into the bowl and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the tofu mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add lasagna noodles and cook for 7-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the baked tofu crumbles and cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
- Adjust consistency with more broth if necessary; serve in bowls and garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg