Ramen noodle soup is such a versatile comfort meal. It can be simple and inexpensive, or you can make it fancy and jam-packed with colorful vegetables and flavors!
This easy vegan ramen is the best of both worlds. It’s simple and easy to make, yet healthy and seriously delicious. This ramen noodle soup is the perfect base recipe, containing tofu and veggies, and you have the option to add any additional flavors and toppings you’d like. There are endless ways to make ramen noodle soup, so get creative and make it your own!
If noodle soups are your go-to for a quick and easy meal, don’t miss out on this scrumptious and cozy chicken noodle soup made with tofu!
There’s nothing quite like a big steaming bowl of ramen to warm up with. From the slurpy noodles to the savory broth, there’s something to be enjoyed in every bite. If you need more convincing, here’s a few more reasons why you’ll want to add this vegan ramen to your weekly rotation:
The method is very simple. Here’s a quick run-down but you can see the full recipe with ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Season the tofu and bake it in the oven for 20 minutes.
Step 2: While the tofu is in the oven you can prepare the soup. Quickly sauté garlic, then add the vegetable broth and veggies. Next, add the ramen noodles and seasonings.
Finally, Step 3: When the tofu is finished, put everything in a bowl and top it with additional ingredients if desired. It’s seriously that simple to make an incredible bowl of easy vegan ramen.
If you’re like me and you like to get creative with your ramen, here is a list of possible toppings and add-ins that you can include with this recipe:
We’ve included the basic veggies in this recipe. You can swap some veggies out or include additional vegetables if you prefer. Some wonderful options include kale, thinly sliced bell peppers, green peas, sugar snap peas, edamame, and shredded cabbage. Edamame is a great option if you want to increase the protein content!
Miso is a fermented soy product that is very healthy because it contains probiotics and it’s very nutrient dense. It adds a really nice flavor to any ramen dish. If you want to add this to your dish, whisk it in with the vegetable broth before adding the veggies.
We love adding black sesame seeds or white sesame seeds to the ramen at the very end. It adds a really nice flavor as well as additional minerals like calcium.
Dried seaweed is another great way to increase the mineral content. Seaweed is loaded with essential minerals and it adds a nice flavor and crunch as well. Nori (the same type of seaweed you would use for sushi) is a really delicious option. Add it right at the end so it doesn’t get soggy.
Kimchi is a delicious add-in for ramen. It adds fantastic spice and flavor if you like heat. Kimchi is loaded with probiotics and it’s an excellent health food all around. It kicks up the flavor of any ramen soup big time!
Pickled ginger will create a similar flavor profile as adding kimchi. If you love pickled foods, pickled ginger is wonderful in Asian cuisine!
We use sriracha in this recipe. But if you prefer another kind of hot sauce, feel free! If you don’t like spice, you can leave it out completely but the flavor will be very different. In this case, add more soy sauce/tamari to taste.
Traditional ramen often has meat. If you fancy this type of ramen soup, feel free to source some vegan pork or beef as an extra special add-in!
Bean sprouts are another really yummy option, especially if you want to add a bit of crunch. Pea shoots are a really nice option if you want to add a really fresh flavor.
Cilantro isn’t always the most popular herb, but if you love cilantro like us, we love adding it to ramen. Add it as a garnish to your bowl at the end.
And, if you absolutely love ramen like we do, you’ll fall head over heels for this rich and creamy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodle Salad. The nut butter makes this salad super satisfying and luscious. A must-try!
To make multiple servings of this easy vegan ramen recipe, we recommend consuming the soup the same day rather than storing leftovers. The noodles will absorb quite a bit of the broth by the next day. And, if you’d like to make a big enough batch for leftovers, you could skip adding the noodles and just make the soup. When you’re ready to have a serving of ramen, you can boil the leftover soup and add the desired amount of Lotus Foods ramen noodles and boil it for around 5 minutes.
Instant ramen is usually filled with highly processed ingredients such as MSG. Aside from that, there is little to no nutritional value with instant ramen because it lacks vegetables and protein.
If you’re looking to enjoy this classic dish but in a healthier way, simply choose healthier ramen noodles! We love these rice noodles from Lotus Foods.
Good news! If you eat gluten-free, you can still have this dish. The Lotus Foods ramen noodles are naturally gluten-free. If you’re not using this brand, make sure to choose noodles that are rice-based or free of gluten.
If you are looking for instant ramen, however, Lotus Foods does have ramen noodles with flavor packets to create your own instant ramen! If you’re not using the seasoning packet and you’re making your ramen from scratch, like with this recipe, I highly suggest using a nice flavorful vegetable broth. I find if I make this recipe with a broth that is a bit bland, the soup overall needs more seasoning.
Psssst… want some more nostalgic vegan ramen hacks? Lotus Foods actually makes a more natural and totally plant-based version of the “Cup of Noodles” many of us grew up eating. Give these a try!
If you make this easy vegan ramen soup recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
This delicious vegan ramen recipe was generously sponsored by my friends at Lotus Foods. They make some of my favorite healthy ramen noodles made from brown rice. Enjoy!
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This was good and has the potential to be excellent but to me it’s missing something. I’m not sure what, but it lacks a depth of flavor. I’m going to make it again and will use a variety of dried mushrooms in the broth as I think that will help. Thanks for such an easy and good tasting foundation!
This vegan ramen noodle soup recipe is a game-changer! It’s so easy to make and it’s packed with flavors. The broth is rich and savory, and the toppings add a nice crunch. I love that it’s vegan, and it’s a great way to have a hearty, comforting meal without meat. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my rotation of easy weeknight meals.
This vegan ramen recipe is so simple, I love that it’s do-able even if you don’t have a lot of time or experience in the kitchen!
Ramen is my go to quick meal so thank you for this recipe 🙂
Ramen is my favorite!! I usually had this for lunch at least once a week growing up. Although I probably won’t add in the tofu, I’ll most likely add in some tempeh. The suggestions for add-ins is SUPER helpful! Sometimes, you just don’t know what you want and being able to choose from a list makes things much easier. What a fantastic recipe!!
Yum! Love ramen!
I am a new lover of all things soup so this recipe looks so amazing and delicious!!!!
Ok, confession time. I had never tried ramen until Michelle and Toni started raving about it but now I’m obsessed! This recipe is so simple and delicious, you can make it daily 🙂
Easy, healthy and delicious equals my kind of dish! I love making this soup and adding whatever veggies are in the fridge.
Ramen is my favorite food on planet earth!!! Love making this super-easy version at home 🙂
I love Lotus Foods ramen!! I had this flavor a while ago and it was delicious! A must-have especially during winter. I love adding seaweed to mine 🙂