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    Home » Soups and Salads » Vegan Misua Soup

    Vegan Misua Soup

    by Lainey · Posted: Nov 14, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Vegan Misua Soup recipe is a quick and easy-to-cook Filipino noodle soup that is made of healthy ingredients like tofu, wheat vermicelli (misua), loofah gourd, tomato paste, and vegan fish sauce. It’s a hearty and savory soup that is perfect for family lunch or dinner!

    Looking for more heartwarming soups? Try my Pancit Molo Soup (Noodle Soup), Tinola Soup (Vegetable Soup), or my Thai Noodle Soup.

    a bowl of vegan misua soup topped with spring onion slices with stainless spoon

    What is Vegan Misua Soup?

    Misua (Wheat Vermicelli) are very thin salted noodles made from wheat flour which originated in Fujian, China. It is usually served during festivities or celebrations and is popular in mainland China and other Asian countries.

    In Chinese culture, misua signifies long life and is considered a traditional birthday food. It is usually served with eggs, oysters, shiitake mushroom, beef, scallions, roasted nuts, or fried fish. They are a budget-friendly pantry staple that can be added to other Filipino soup dishes.

    This Vegan Misua Soup recipe is a healthier version of the classic misua. It is made with tofu, loofah gourd, tomato paste, vegetable broth, vegan fish sauce, and misua then topped with chopped spring onions and crispy fried garlic.

    It’s a quick and easy vegan dish that tastes savory and so heartwarming. It’s a tasty and healthy soup on its own or as a side dish. It’s a perfect soup to pair with steamed rice for lunch or dinner.

    This noodle soup recipe is super easy to make and I hope you could give it a try!

    vegan misua soup with tofu and loofah gourd in a white bowl with stainless spoon

    Health Benefits of Loofah Gourd:

    • Relieves constipation
    • Manages diabetes symptoms
    • Revitalizes skin texture
    • Lowers body heat
    • Enhances vision
    • Remedies anemia
    • Promotes weight loss
    • Protects liver function

    Tips and Procedures:

    • Use a vegetable peeler in peeling the loofah gourd.
    • It is best to use young loofah gourds in this dish because it is tough and fibrous if mature and ripe.
    • Topping options: carrots, baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions, fried marinated tempeh
    • Protein alternatives: magic meat and fried firm tofu
    • Storage: It is best served immediately as the noodles will absorb a lot of the liquid. If reheating, add additional water or broth to loosen consistency and adjust seasonings.

    How to Make Vegan Misua Soup:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • vegetable oil
    • tofu
    • onions
    • tomato paste 
    • vegetable broth 
    • loofah gourd 
    • oyster mushroom sauce 
    • misua (if you can find the one like in the picture, feel free to use that one instead)
    • vegan fish sauce 
    • salt and pepper 

    Toppings:

    • spring onions 
    • garlic 
    iingredients for vegan misua soup

    Add two tablespoons of oil in a heated pot over medium heat and sauté tofu balls until turned into light golden brown, then remove the fried tofu and set it aside:

    sautéed tofu balls in a pan

    In the same pan, sauté onions and tomato paste with the remaining oil on low heat for 3 minutes or until it caramelizes:

    added onions and tomato paste

    Pour in the vegetable broth, loofah gourd, and bring to a rapid boil, then reduce to simmer for six minutes. Add the tofu balls, oyster mushroom sauce, misua, and vegan fish sauce, and continue simmering for five more minutes. Then, season with salt and pepper:

     poured the vegetable broth in the pan and added the loofah gourd, tofu balls, oyster mushroom sauce, misua, vegan fish sauce, salt and pepper

    Top with chopped spring onions and crispy garlic before serving. Enjoy!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What does it taste like?

    Misua soup tastes delicious because of the salted wheat noodles and flavorful broth in it.

    What are misua and patola?

    Misua or wheat vermicelli are thin salted noodles made of wheat flour while patola is a Filipino term for sponge gourd.

    What would you serve with this?

    You can serve with egg, steamed rice, fried fish, or grilled meats.

    a bowl of vegan misua soup with a stainless spoon
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    Vegan Misua Soup

    An easy and savory noodle soup that is loaded with fried tofu balls, misua (wheat vermicelli), loofah gourd, and tomato paste. It's a vegan-friendly and affordable Filipino dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy family dinner!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Entree, Main Course, Soup
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 215kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
    • 7 oz tofu cut into cubes
    • 6 oz onions thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • 6 cups vegetable broth
    • 8 oz loofah gourd cut into thin rounds
    • 2 tablespoons oyster mushroom sauce
    • 3 oz misua
    • 1 teaspoon vegan fish sauce
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Toppings

    • ⅛ cup green onions chopped
    • 2 tablespoons crispy fried garlic

    Instructions

    • Add two tablespoons of oil in a heated pot over medium heat  and sauté tofu balls until turned into light golden brown, then remove the fried tofu and set it aside.
    • In the same pan, sauté onions and tomato paste with the remaining oil on low heat for 3 minutes or until it caramelizes.
    • Pour in the vegetable broth, loofah gourd, and bring to a rapid boil, then reduce to simmer for six minutes.
    • Add the tofu balls, oyster mushroom sauce, misua, and vegan fish sauce and continue simmering for five more minutes.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Top with chopped spring onions and crispy garlic before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg
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