Chickenless Noodle Soup

My husband is a huge fan of chicken noodle soup, especially when he isn't feeling well. He generally resorts to the canned stuff, but I took pity on him the last time he felt under the weather, and made him soup. The fact that mine is cruelty-free AND delicious made the caretaker part of me smile. And the non-vegan husband's gobbling it down didn't hurt, either!

Chickenless Noodle Soup

4 c. vegetable broth
4 c. water
One package pasta, cooked according to package directions
2 cans chickpeas, drained
3 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, diced
3 potatoes, diced
One onion, chopped
1/2 c.up fresh parsley, chopped
2 T. olive oil
2 t. salt
1 t. thyme
1 t. rosemary
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. black pepper

In a Dutch oven, saute onions, carrots and potatoes in the olive oil. Add celery, and cook for a few more minutes. Add chickpeas, broth, water, salt, thyme, rosemary, paprika and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the parsley and pasta and let simmer an additional 15 minutes. Serve. Enjoy!

Hamburger Helper, Vegan Style

When I told my daughter I was making a vegan style of Hamburger Helper for supper, she informed me that at least some of the Hamburger Helper mixes were already vegan. Even though I haven't verified this myself, I know mine will still be better - no weird stuff!

Okay, okay, some vegan stuff is considered weird by non-vegans, but we know better!

Hamburger Helper, Vegan Style

One package of vegan ground beef
One onion, chopped
One clove garlic, chopped
4 c. vegetable broth
One package penne pasta
One can diced tomatoes
2 cans green beans, drained
One small can tomato paste
2 t. oregano
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. ground cinnamon

In a skillet, saute the vegan ground beef, onion and garlic until just softened. Add the vegetable broth and penne pasta and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Serve. Enjoy!