Flu season is here! Make a soup for when you’re feeling congested or experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce 
• 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups cooked tofu 
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups noodles
• 2 green onions, chopped  

Instructions:

1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, red pepper flakes, and stir. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion softens a bit and becomes translucent.
3. Add the hot sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, tofu, parsley and stir. Add the broth and stir. Add the noodles, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with more parsley and chopped green onions.