How To Make A Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup
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There is little as comforting as chicken noodle soup to nurse a sick person back to health. But chicken noodle soup as nutritious as it is, is not always as filling as we would like it to be. We took a look at a vegetarian chicken noodle soup and how you could increase the fibre content in it. And how to make it as wholesome and as good a soul soothing food, as real chicken noodle soup is
Here is a quick and filling chicken noodle soup recipe suitable for vegans Chicken Noodle Soup
2 to 3 Tbsp. Coconut or Canola oil
2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
6 cups of faux-chicken stock
Sal and pepper to taste
1 pound of faux chicken shredded or chunked
1 packet of Shirataki Tofu angel hair noodles
2 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley
Place the oil in a large pot and heat,
Add chopped onions and fry until cooked
Add the chicken stock slowly
allow to simmer adding the carrots and celery
Add the faux chicken
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes
Open and rinse the Shirataki noodles, chop noodles
Add noodles to soup and simmer for another 5 minutes
Add the parsley just before serving
Serve hot
Serves 4
A simple recipe for an equally simple and nutritious meal. This vegetarian chicken soup is not only nutritious but it will also assist you in loosing some weight whilst remaining healthy.
More About The Shiratake Noodles
Shirataki noodles are not only a good filler, providing both bulk and fibre to the dish. They are also a known source of Glucomannan. A dietary fibre that is well known and used as a dietary supplement for the treatment of obesity.
Shirataki noodles are also known as yam noodles. The flour these noodles are made of is derived from the konjac plant roots. Which is in no way related to the Yam plant and is therefore incorrectly named.
These noodles are quick to prepare on their own as a healthy snack, or when incorporated into a meal makes for a healthy weight loss alternative to regular noodles. Their use often only limited to ones creativity and their dietary benefits are not only limited to assisting in weight loss.
They have also been known to aid in the reduction of blood pressure, cholesterol and with the regulation of sugar uptake. Making them very suitable for consumption by person suffering from theses conditions.
Yam noodles are also listed as a low glycemic index food. This means that they provide for a slow and steady release of energy throughout the day. They are good for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
This may not be real chicken noodle soup but it will surely hit and fill that spot, as well as provide all the required nutrients your body and soul could need.
So why not give the vegetarian chicken noodle soup a try, who knows you may just like it.
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