Vegan Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]

By Healthy Helper
Updated on February 7, 2026
Posted on February 5, 2026
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This Vegan Chinese 5 Spice Noodle Soup is a cozy, flavorful, veggie-packed recipe made with bok choy, celery, carrots, zucchini, and low-calorie It’s Skinny Noodles. Easy, aromatic, and perfect for a quick plant-based weeknight meal.

Vegan Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]

If you’re craving something warm, aromatic, and packed with feel-good veggies, this Vegan Chinese 5 Spice Noodle Soup is about to be your new weeknight hero. It’s the perfect balance of bold flavor, nourishing ingredients, and effortless prep, exactly what you want when the weather cools down, or you just need a big bowl of comfort.

This soup delivers deep umami thanks to Chinese five-spice powder, ginger, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce or liquid aminos. Loaded with bok choy, celery, carrots, and your favorite stir-fry vegetables, it’s a nutrient-dense meal that feels hearty without being heavy. And the best part? It uses It’s Skinny Noodles, so you get all the slurp and satisfaction of traditional noodle soup with fewer calories and zero fuss.

Vegan Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]

Whether you’re plant-based, trying to add more veggies into your routine, or simply obsessed with takeout-style noodle bowls, this easy recipe brings big flavor with minimal effort. It’s vegan, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week.

Vegan Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]

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  • Author: Healthy Helper
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soups & Stews
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 4 cloves of garlic, large pieces, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
  • 48oz low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 8oz baby bok choy, chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled, ¼ inch sliced thin
  • 2 small zucchini, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup of chopped celery
  • Optional: 1 cup of mixed vegetables of your choice (think stir-fry vegetables or cabbage!)
  • Optional: 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 package of It’s Skinny Angel Hair Noodles (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!)
  • Coarse ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot on medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until cooked through.
  2. Add vegetable stock, spices, soy sauce, and vegetables. Meanwhile, drain and rinse the noodles. Pat dry and separate with your fingers as you add them to the pot.
  3. Stir the mixture so all ingredients are evenly distributed. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until all the vegetables are cooked through. Serve with additional chopped green onions and black pepper, if desired.
Vegan Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]

Why You’ll Love This Soup

This Vegan Chinese 5 Spice Noodle Soup is quick, budget-friendly, and full of fragrant spices that transform simple ingredients into something memorable. The combination of warm aromatics, crisp vegetables, and soft noodles makes each bite cozy and satisfying. It also stores beautifully, making it a great meal-prep recipe for busy weeks.

If you’re looking to add more plant-based meals to your routine or you just want a cozy, flavorful bowl of comfort, this noodle soup is your new go-to. Warm, nourishing, and incredibly easy…what more could you ask for?

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37 Comments

  4. I’ve never tried anything seasoned with Chinese 5 spice, but noodles, veggies, and asian flavors sound yummy and cozy to me!! The 5 spices altogether sound very intriguing. And I love how much good stuff you’ve loaded in here, no boring mostly-broth bowl here :D

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  7. Kaila, the soup looks so good. I’m sitting in the car waiting for Levi at a dr. Appointment and it’s really cold and damp out today. This soup would be perfect. I love a soup jam-packed with veggies and also flavor. Definitely putting this on our menu rotation. Thanks for the recipe.

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  12. HI Kaila,
    This noodle soup not only sounds tasty but filled with health. I love all those wonderful healthy herbs you have added. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Friday. Pinned & tweeted!

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  15. Yummy! As a vegetarian this is something my family would love to eat!! Now to find those noodles!

    Thanks for linking up at #bloggerspotlight!

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  16. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. We look forward to seeing you again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  19. Following up on my question, above — by “onion,” are you referring to the green onion, which appears out of order in the ingredients?

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