Description
A hearty and comforting Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup made with fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and tender pasta, simmered to perfection on the stovetop. This wholesome soup is flavored with paprika and Italian seasoning, offering a delicious plant-based meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 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 & 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
Additional Ingredients
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta
- 1 lemon (optional)
- ½ cups of parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes tender and translucent, releasing its natural sweetness.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent the spices from burning and to allow the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Add Broth and Chickpeas: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Stir everything together, cover the pot with a lid, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Pasta and Steep: Add your choice of pasta to the soup and gently stir to separate the noodles. Turn off the heat and cover the pot again. Let the soup sit undisturbed for 15 minutes to allow the pasta to soften without overcooking or disintegrating.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lid, optionally squeeze half a lemon into the soup for brightness, and add the chopped parsley. Gently mix and taste the soup to check if the pasta is fully cooked and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. If the pasta needs more time, cover and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using the heat-off method for cooking pasta prevents it from becoming mushy in the soup.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use less vegetable broth or add noodles gradually.
- Add lemon and parsley just before serving for fresh and vibrant flavors.
- This soup is freezer-friendly; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For gluten-free option, substitute pasta with gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Keywords: vegan chickpea soup, chickpea noodle soup, vegan soup, plant-based soup, vegetable soup, easy vegan dinner, healthy vegan recipe
