Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups diced onions (more if you like)
• 8 cloves garlic (more is better when you’re sick)
• celery
• bell peppers
• carrots
• 10 cups cold water (substitute broth)
• 2 cans kidney beans and other kinds of beans, if wanted
• 3 cups dehydrated textured soy protein
• 1 can tomato sauce (substitute canned tomatoes or paste)
• approx 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon vegan poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (might be too much for some)
• 2-3 cups cooked noodles (substitute maybe 1 cup uncooked)
• 2 tsps Old Bay Seasoning
• salt, to taste

Directions:

Saute the onions and garlic in the oil until onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes.

Add the cold water, beans, textured soy protein, and tomato sauce, and mushrooms. Stir in the seasonings, and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat, and let simmer until flavors start to meld, about 20-30 minutes.

If using cooked noodles, add them just to heat, about 2-3 minutes. If using uncooked noodles, allow enough time for them to cook. Stir in Old Bay Seasoning.

Add salt a little at a time until all the flavors are discernible.

Enjoy!

Serves: about 10