Vegan Chicken Soup w/ Jackfruit + Potatoes

Name: Vegan Chicken Soup w/ Jackfruit + Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Canadian, American
Ingredients: 1 red onion (finely chopped); 2 large carrots (peeled + diced); 2 celery ribs (diced); 200 grams cremini mushrooms (sliced, approx. 6-8 mushrooms); 2 bell peppers (diced, any colour/s); 2 pounds yellow potatoes (peeled + diced (approx 4-5 cups of diced potatoes)); 20 ounce can young green jackfruit (in brine or water, NOT in syrup); 1 cup brown rice; 10 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 3 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; salt + pepper (to taste); 454 grams package medium firm tofu (choose GMO-free if possible)