Servings
Font
Back
0 from 1,047 votes

Chickpea Noodle Soup

This Vegetarian Chickpea Noodle Soup is made with a few items and full of plant-based protein to keep you feeling full for hours - perfect even as a meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 large carrots chopped
  • 3 celery ribs chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 15- ounce can chickpeas rinsed/drained
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta or other pasta
  • fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a large pot or saucepan, heat olive over medium high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and cook until slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and season with salt and pepper; and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Then add the chickpeas and pasta, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. The soup will stay fresh for about 4-5 days.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Instead of rotini pasta, you can use white rice or brown rice. If you're using brown rice, be sure to add an extra 25 minutes to the cooking time though. You can also use potatoes, riced cauliflower, or chopped zucchini for some grain free and/or low carb options.
  • Instead of chickpeas, you can use other beans while Great Northern white beans.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1884mg (79%) Potassium 350mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 7481IU (150%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1884mg 79%
Potassium 350mg 7%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 7481IU 150%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.