Chicken noodle soup with tofu

 Ingredients

 For the tofu:

1 tablespoon oil

1 block extra firm tofu

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

For the soup:

2 tablespoons oil

1 cup chopped onion, diced

2 cups diced carrot

1 cup diced celery

8 cups vegetable broth

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

8 ounces pasta

garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

 For the tofu

Press the tofu in the tofu press for 10-12 minutes, pressing the buttons every 3-4 minutes. Drain the water.

Cut the tofu into cubes.

Season the tofu with spices.

Fry tofu in a medium pan over medium heat until golden brown.Put aside.

 For the soup

Heat the oil in a pot. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes.

Add  the diced carrot and celery to the onion mixture. Sauté until all vegetables are soft.Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring slowly to a  boil.

Add the pasta to the pot and cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.

Add the cooked tofu and serve.