Vegan Peanut Satay Noodle Soup Recipe

 The Vegan Peanut Satay Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting bowl packed with creamy peanut flavor, gentle spice, and loads of fresh vegetables. It’s inspired by the bold taste of Thai satay sauce, turned into a cozy soup that’s hearty enough for a full meal. Silky noodles swim in a coconut-peanut broth that’s savory, slightly sweet, and fragrant with ginger, garlic, and lime. Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a comforting yet light vegan dish.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin

• 1 medium carrot, julienned

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for richness)

• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste (adjust to taste)

• 6 oz rice noodles or soba noodles

• 1½ cups baby spinach or bok choy

• ½ lime, juiced

• Salt to taste

For garnish:

• Chopped peanuts

• Fresh cilantro or green onions

• Lime wedges

Cooking Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 20 minutes

• Total time: 30 minutes

Serving

• Makes 4 servings

Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics:
   
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

2. Add vegetables:
   
   Stir in the bell pepper and carrot, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.

3. Make the broth:
   
   Pour in vegetable broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Whisk until the peanut butter blends smoothly into the broth.

4. Simmer:
   
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

5. Cook the noodles:
   
   Add rice noodles directly to the soup and cook until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in spinach or bok choy until wilted.

6. Finish:
   
   Add lime juice and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, soy sauce, or spice as needed.

7. Serve:
   
   Ladle into bowls and top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 410

• Protein: 13g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 44g

• Fiber: 5g

• Sugar: 9g

Tips

• Use soba or ramen noodles for variety.

• Add tofu or edamame for extra protein.

• For a spicier broth, increase chili paste or add red pepper flakes.

• Leftovers taste even better the next day — the flavors deepen beautifully.

This Vegan Peanut Satay Noodle Soup is rich, nutty, and soul-warming — everything you love about satay sauce in a spoonable, slurp-worthy form.