Description
This vegan lasagna soup combines comforting Italian flavors with hearty texture and plant-based protein, making it a delicious weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (1 1/2 litres), plus more if needed
- 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes (3 1/4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 10 uncooked lasagna noodles (215g), broken into large pieces
- Melty stretch vegan mozzarella (or store-bought vegan mozzarella)
- Parmegan (vegan parmesan)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, mix nutritional yeast, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and liquid smoke.
- Crumble the tofu into the seasoned mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the tofu crumbles on the prepared sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in broken lasagna noodles and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared tofu crumbles and heat through for 1 minute. Adjust thickness with more broth if necessary and season to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with vegan mozzarella, Parmegan, and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a creamier soup, finish with a drizzle of olive oil or a splash of reserved tomato liquid before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg