Faux-kin Noodle Soup (Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup)

Saute carrots, celery, onion, leek, and shallot in a soup pot over medium-high heat until onion is translucent and carrots lose their crunch, 7 to 10 minutes.

Pour broth over vegetables in the pot and bring to a rolling boil. Dissolve bouillon into broth; reduce heat to a simmer.

Add parsley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes more.

Add pasta and seitan and cook until pasta is al dente, another 7 to 10 minutes.