Everyone loves a piping hot comforting bowl of classic chicken noodle soup! But this healthy & veggie-packed recipe is for Vegan & Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup; top 8 allergy-free, no beans, and a mock ingredient you’d never guess! This cozy soup will nourish and soothe the soul!
You should have two alarms going off in your head right now. #1 vegan gluten-free chicken noodle soup? #2 Rebecca is sharing a SOUP recipe? Is it April Fool’s of something? Is it the apocalypse? Should you run and hide? What is this craziness?! Don’t run! Stay! I have soup to offer you!
Let me address the second question first. Y’all know I don’t really like soup. That’s why there’s only 4 soup recipes on Strength and Sunshine after 4+ years. I’m just not a fan. Don’t get me wrong, I think they can be beautiful and dreamy works of culinary art, but as I’ve gotten older and my tastes have evolved, soup just doesn’t “do it” for me. However, as the owner and recipe developer for a food blog, people love soup, ask for soup, and so I feel obligated. Plus, I had a strange craving and idea for “chicken noodle soup”.
To address question number one, I bet you were thinking this would be some typical play on “chicken” with chickpeas. Y’all know I love chickpeas, but not here, not for this soup; it’s been done time and time again by vegan recipe creators. I had a better idea; one that would really mimic the look and texture of boiled, shredded chicken (dark and white meat!) Can you guess? JACKFRUIT! I used a combination of canned jackfruit (our white meat) and a pre-shredded box (our dark meat). It was a delicious win and my family went nuts! (I’m always forcing them to try “exotic” out-there foods!)
Chicken noodle soup was a near and dear place in my heart. It was the one dish (or bowl) that my dad would always make for us growing up. No one could make chicken soup as good as him. He’s have it simmering away on the stove for hours, all day until dinner time. The house would smell so cozy leading up to digging into our bowls of soup on cold winter days. One key thing my family away did was cook the noodles (egg noodles, specifically) separate from the soup. Otherwise they’d get soggy, mushy, gross, and inedible for leftovers. We made a separate pot of noodles and added them to our individuals bowls of soup.
For this soup I wanted to use these super fun shell shaped gluten-free pasta that I found on a “first time trip” to Fairway a few months ago. It was delicious too and tasted like some “real pasta” (my gluten-pasta-loving brother loved it!) They even stayed perfect and fresh in the fridge for the leftovers of the soup! A gluten-free pasta my celiac friends should definitely think about ordering! Now let me share the vegan meatless deliciousness of this cozy soup before you get so hungry you don’t even have patience for the recipe!
Vegan + Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup
- 1 Cup Chopped Sweet Onion
- 1½ Cups Chopped Celery (about 3 stacks)
- 1½ Cups Chopped Carrots (about 2 large)
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 20oz Can Jackfruit
- 1 Box Shredded Jackfruit
- 8 Cups Unsalted Vegetable Stock
- ½ TB Dried Parsley
- 12oz Gluten-Free Shell Pasta
- Fresh Parsley (to top)
- Nutritional Yeast (optional, to top)
- Prep the onion, celery, and carrots and saute in a large soup pot with the garlic and pepper until soft.
- Lightly shred up the canned jackfruit before adding both jackfruit varieties, the stock, and dried parsley to the pot.
- Mix, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook the pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside.
- To serve, add some of the soup to a bowl, a scoop or pasta, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Another thing my mom always used to do with her bowl of chicken noodle soup was add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Well, since we’re dairy-free always and forever here, nutritional yeast is a great little swap for that nutty, cheesy taste! However you top it, you will be so pleased with this “souper” simple soup! Feel free to customize to your tastes (salt, turmeric, different herbs, maybe add some mushrooms!). It’s cozy and delicious not only for the chilly winter months but for those days when you’re not feeling like your hot self! You know I’m all about soup for that!
So tell me:
+ What are your chicken soup traditions? Any special add-ins? Rice is also a great swap for pasta!
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Yum, yum, yum! Totally making this!
Glad to hear it.
I have never heard of jackfruit. Is it available in Canada if so where can I buy it
You can buy everything online 🙂 That’s why everything is linked in the recipe!
That’s the perfect recipe for this time of the year, full of colds and flu.
Good for the soul!
This looks so delicious! The perfect soup for the first freezing cold Winter weekend in New Jersey! Netflix, chill & “Chicken” Noodle Soup <3
Haha, exactly!!! So cold right now!
This looks yummy, warming and easy to make – perfect for a cold November day!
Like today 😉
I kept looking at photos and trying to figure out what was it that looked like chicken but was vegan. Haha! Jackfruit! Well, it looks like the real deal! I’m sure it’s delicious
Haha! A great way to trick someone 😉
This looks absolutely delicious! Chicken Noodle soup is my absolute favorite soup.
Great, well I hope this meat-free version is too!
I got a cold last week. I can really use this soup now!! Thanks for sharing!!!
This will do you good!
this recipe looks so great!!! I always make a nice ‘comfort’ chicken noodle soup for cold days, which we’re finally having! But this one seems healthy AND tasty too! Definitely going to try out the recipe, and just pinned! thanks for sharing xx bee
Thank you! It is the perfect dish for some good ole comfort!
Oh my goodness, this looks absolutely scrumptious! Bring on the cold weather and I will be making this pot of soup next weekend! Pinned.
It will get us all through the winter!
This looks so warm and filling! I love that it is an option for people with allergies!
Nice and cozy for sure!
So fascinating! My parents are Filipino and jackfruit is traditionally used for sweet recipes — I’m so curious how you used it as a substitute for chicken!
Really? Never used jackfruit in a sweet recipe! Always savory dishes!
You are so right: I had smoke coming out of my ears and a “DOES NOT COMPUTE” warning flashing behind my eyes as I looked at your gorgeous pictures, which certainly LOOK like they contain chicken. I’m seeing jackfruit everywhere all of the sudden: I’m going to have to check this out. I think I could even fool the kids! And I am a gigantic fan of soup, so I can’t wait to try yours!
I think this will be a winner for sure! The novelty of it guarantees some smiles!
This looks AMAZING! I’m so trying this! I wish I had this over the weekend when my husband was sick! It’s hard to find a good alternative to chicken noodle soup without the chicken!
Haha, such a paradox! I hope you make some soon for some healthy-healing vibes!
My daughter has Hashimotos and this will be perfect for her dietary needs. Thank you!
Great to hear!
This sounds so yummy! I love that it’s vegan and gluten free. I am really trying to make healthier choices, so I will give this a try
This soup is full of health!
yum! I love the noodles you added! Mine always go mushy. I’ll try it your way.
No much here!
It looks fantastic! Thanks for the tip about boiling the noodles separately!
The only way to do it!
Great option for those who have dietary restrictions. Definitely keeping this one in mind!
I bet, thanks!
Well done for your vegan gluten free chicken noodle soup recipe, especially for one who doesn’t really like soup!
On the other hand, my blog contains MOSTLY soup, including today’s recipe!
Each to their own eh? 😉
Hahaha 😉 I’ll leave the majority of the soup expertise to you, my friend 😉
Soups are the best in cool weather! My toddlers would love the fun noodles in this recipe.
Aren’t those the cutest? When I saw them I HAD to buy them!
This looks so tasty!
Thanks!
I love soup like this. They make the perfect meal without bogging you down.
Just what the body needs!
I’m glad this soup brings memories of when your dad made his versions. It looks absolutely fabulous and now I’m craving. Love the wide variety of veggies and GF noodles.
Just a nice feel-good soup!
I have never tried jackfruit. I’m really curious how this tastes!
It’s just like mushrooms or tofu, it soaks up the flavors you cook it in!
This look so delicious! I love a good hearty soup for the fall and winter. I bet this is filling and perfect for a little warmth!
I’d say more comforting than “filling”!
I could eat soup every day during the fall and winter months! I’m not a huge fan of eating meat, so this looks like one that I will have to try!
I think you’ll love this recipe then!
Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup!
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Right? So cozy!
This looks so good and healthy! I’ll have to try it soon!
It sure is!
Mmmm yes! Jackfruit seems to working for so many dishes! I’ve had this sandwich that was made with jackfruit that was suppose to mimic a pulled pork! I’ll definitely need to try this chicken noodle soup recipe out! 🙂
Lol, yea, that’s the typical recipe you see. But chicken soup goes way past that!
Noodle soups are my favorite in the fall! Love that you excluded beans from your recipe.
Just all the veggie goodness with our carbs 😉
I have been seeing jackfruit and and really need to try it. Thanks for sharing!
It is a great “veggie” to play around with!
Wow! What a light bulb moment. The colors of this “chicken” soup are incredible. You had me fooled with the jackfruit. You come up with the most creative recipes!
Ha, thank you! I love how this looked so “real” too 😉
That is soooo yummy and I’m sure the perfect comfort food in this wintery season.
Yes! A perfect way to feel all cozy!
Wow! Looks great! My husband would appreciate this as he’s gluten intolerant.
Great to hear!
Oh my gosh, genius! I totally forgot this was vegan until I started reading the ingredients! And I just so happen to have canned jackfruit!!
Such a win! Jackfruit is like magic!
This looks so yummy!! I’ve been slowly trying to incorporate a vegan diet and I am totally gonna try this!! Thanks!
This is a great winter recipe to try!