The #1 Comfort Food You Need to Try This Winter

plant-based chicken substitute

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories and can be more affordable than specialty substitutes.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs and calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is fresher and can be more economical.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: dried cheese

Brewer's yeast offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Heat pot over medium heat and add water to sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened, about 6-7 minutes.

Rehydrate soy chunks in hot water while veggies are sautéing.

Add minced garlic to the pot and stir for 1 minute.

Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add chopped potato, rehydrated soy chunks, pasta, and nutritional yeast to the boiling water.

Simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes and pasta are done.

Stir in lemon juice and add about a cup of arugula before serving.

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