Recipes » Soups » Comforting Chickpea Noodle Soup
T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 small potatoes, cubed
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ cup vegan “chicken” seasoning
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 ounces cooked whole grain spaghetti
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Sauté the onion in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery (if using), garlic, thyme, “chicken” seasoning, vegetable broth, and water.
  • 3. Cook over medium-low heat until all the vegetables are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
  • 4. Add the pasta.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.

Cooking Tips

  • 1. You can add more of your favorite vegetables to this recipe or remove some from the ingredient list, such as the celery.
  • 2. You can also add ⅓ cup of chopped soy curls in step 2 for a chicken-like texture.

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