Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup featuring tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make soup is both nourishing and satisfying, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 4 celery ribs, diced
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
Liquids and Protein
- 8 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta
- 1 lemon (optional)
- ½ cup of parsley, chopped (optional)
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes tender and translucent.
- Add aromatics and spices: Stir in the garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the spices from burning and to allow flavors to meld.
- Simmer the soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed chickpeas. Stir well, cover the pot, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the vegetables: Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for 15 minutes, or until the carrots have softened.
- Cook the pasta without boiling: Add the pasta to the soup and gently mix it to prevent sticking. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with the lid, and let it sit undisturbed for 15 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the broth and cook through without becoming mushy.
- Finish and season: Remove the lid, optionally squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the soup, and stir in chopped parsley. Taste the soup to check if the pasta is fully cooked and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the pasta needs more cooking, re-cover and let sit for another 10 minutes with the heat turned off to avoid overcooking.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer, such as egg noodles, small shells, or macaroni.
- To keep the soup vegan, ensure the vegetable broth is free from animal products.
- Adding lemon juice brightens the flavor and adds a fresh touch, but it’s optional.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid breaking down the pasta.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the pasta with gluten-free noodles.
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