Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(29)

Few things hit as hard as a big bowl of noodle soup when you need something warming and restorative, and this version delivers every bit of that comfort without any animal products in sight. Chickpeas step in as the hearty protein here, soaking up the savory vegetable broth alongside tender carrots, celery, and onion for a bowl that feels genuinely satisfying rather than like something is missing. The key to keeping this plant-based is using egg-free wide noodle-style pasta or rotini — a small swap that makes all the difference and keeps the classic noodle soup experience fully intact. A half teaspoon of turmeric gives the broth a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthy warmth, while thyme, parsley, and four cloves of garlic build the kind of depth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A squeeze of lemon juice stirred in at the end brightens everything up and ties the flavors together beautifully. This recipe makes six generous servings, so it's perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd — and it reheats like a dream.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch thick
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp turmeric
8 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups dry egg-free wide egg noodle-style pasta or rotini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 7–8 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch the garlic closely so it doesn't brown.

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