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Chickpea Noodle Soup

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Soothing vegan “chicken-less” Chickpea Noodle Soup! A wonderful comfort meal for chilly days or when you’re feeling a little under the weather.

Bowl of vegan chickpea noodle soup topped with fresh parsley

Classic noodle soup made with chickpeas instead of chicken! Comforting noodle soup is a must-have for chilly days or when I’m feeling a little under the weather. So warm and soothing!

Plus this hearty soup is made with wholesome ingredients, and is a budget-friendly meal. (Not to mention easy to customize with the herbs or vegetables you love.)

close up view of chickpea noodle soup in a bowl

Ingredients for Chickpea Noodle Soup

For this recipe you’ll need:

  • Onion
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Vegetable broth
  • Mushrooms (omit if desired)
  • Chickpeas
  • Pasta
  • Dried basil & oregano
  • White miso

Top it with from fresh parsley before serving if desired. (I love the added burst of freshness.)

For another cozy, healing recipe try this 20-minute Turmeric Noodle Soup!

Bowl of noodle soup with chickpeas, mushrooms, and carrots
Bowl of vegan chickpea noodle soup topped with fresh parsley
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Chickpea Noodle Soup

Cozy vegan "chicken-less" Chickpea Noodle Soup! A wonderful, soothing comfort meal for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather.
AuthorKaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
CategoryMain Dish, Soup
CuisineGluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings6 medium bowls

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 1 onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 oz. mushrooms (omit if desired)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (more if desired)
  • 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • 6 oz. pasta (I use a gluten-free quinoa/brown rice blend)
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. white miso

For serving (optional):

  • Fresh parsley, lemon juice

Instructions

  • Dice onion, mince garlic. Slice carrot, celery, and mushrooms.
  • In a large stockpot over med-high heat, saute onion for about 5 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil saute method.)
  • Add celery, carrots, mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried herbs. Stir and saute another 4 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups vegetable broth. Cover, and bring to a light boil.
  • Once boiling, add pasta and chickpeas (rinsed and drained). Stir and reduce heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes (or until your pasta is cooked through).
  • In a small bowl, whisk miso with about 1/3 cup warm water to thin and remove clumps. Add to pot and stir.
  • Salt/pepper if needed. (Or add more miso to taste.) Top with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free: use your favorite GF noodles.
I also love to stir in some fresh spinach at the end for a nutrient (and color) boost.
Add more vegetable broth if desired for a thinner soup. (It will continue to thicken as it sits as the noodles will soak up more liquid.)
Use your own favorite herbs – parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves all work very well depending on your preference.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 209 kcalCarbohydrates: 42 gProtein: 7 gFat: 2 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 304 mgFiber: 5 gSugar: 5 gVitamin A: 3908 IUVitamin C: 4 mgCalcium: 66 mgIron: 2 mg
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  1. Lindsey

    Looks amazing!! I will be trying this for sure! Chicken noodle soup is one of those thing I miss most since becoming vegetarian.

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  2. LittleMonsterx14

    i love making soup! i used to make big pots of soup and let them simmer for 2 whole days to get that perfect flavor! i added veggie broth, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, pasta, parsnips and dill. It was so amazing. this totally makes me want to make soup again, i might have to try this recipe!

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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Hi Angela! Aww what a sweet comment – thank you! Thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the site and hope you love the veggie soup! Have a great weekend 🙂

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