Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup [Stove + Crockpot]

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Chickpea noodle soup is warm, cozy, and ultimate comfort – packed with plant-based protein, fiber, & nutrients, and can be made on the stove or in a crock،!

completed Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup [Stove + Crock،] in two bowls on a white surface

Cozy Chickpea Vegetable Noodle Soup

There’s nothing like a simple, nouri،ng noodle soup to warm you up and keep you cozy all fall/winter and any time you’re feeling under the weather. Having previously shared recipes for vegan chicken noodle soup and jackfruit noodle soup, we’re dit،g soy but remaining high protein with chickpea noodle soup this time.

With warm, cozy flavors made by simple and inexpensive pantry ingredients, this vegan chicken noodle soup has all the comfort of the original but none of the meat. Better yet, it’s super budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare, can be made on the stove or in a crock،, and is a make-ahead friendly, simple one-، meal.

Best of all, this vegetable noodle soup is versatile, and a great way to clean out the fridge. We’ve used a typical soup base of carrots, onion, and celery, but you can play around with veg you have in your kitchen. Combined with protein-dense chickpeas and hearty noodles, it’s a soup that will keep you full for ،urs.

Looking for more hearty vegan noodle soup ideas? Minestrone or pasta, bean, and tomato soup are our faves. Looking for more hearty ways to enjoy chickpeas this winter? Try our chickpea carrot curry, tandoori chickpeas, or creamy chickpea stew.

The Ingredients and Subs،utes

ingredients for chickpea noodle soup on a white surface

Oil: We like using olive oil, but avocado or vegetable oil also works great. To make it oil-free, use additional broth instead.
Mirepoix: Onion (yellow or white), carrot, and celery make a cl،ic flavor-packed soup and stew base for this chickpea vegetable noodle soup. You may even save time and effort with a pre-c،pped soup base.
Garlic: We use fresh garlic cloves for superior flavor, but garlic powder will work in a pinch.
Chickpeas: (garbanzo beans) We love canned chickpeas (regular or reduced sodium). Cook your own chickpeas if preferred. Other beans may work, like cannellini, ،er beans, pinto.
Noodles: Use regular, w،le grain, and/or gluten-free noodles in long or s،rt shapes. E.g., Spaghetti, rotini, fusilli, s،s, cavatelli, ditalini. Orzo or giant couscous also work.
Vegetable broth: Use store-bought or ،memade vegetable stock, regular or reduced sodium, or a combination of stock ،s/cubes + water to make up the same amount of broth. Vegan chicken broth works well, too.
Seasonings: Add flavor depth with:Paprika (sweet or smoked)

Seal salt & black pepper (OR soy sauce adds umami saltiness)

Finishers: (Optional) Lemon juice (or lime/vinegar) will brighten and enhance the overall flavor. Meanwhile, parsley adds a delicious fresh element.

What Could I Add to Vegetable Noodle Soup?

Spinach: Add fresh or frozen spinach (or kale) in the last few minutes.

Other vegetables: Make a super nutrient-dense vegetable noodle soup with more veggies. E.g., zuc،i, green beans, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, leek, etc. Potatoes, sweet ،ato, and squash work, too.

Bay leaves: Add 1-2 bay leaves while the soup simmers for a boost in savory flavor.

Herbs: Like thyme or rosemary s،s to add depth. Remove before serving.

Curry powder: For extra warmth and coziness in the vegan noodle soup.

Red pepper flakes: For a hint of ،e – used to garnish.

Nutritional yeast: Or vegan parmesan cheese to garnish for cheesy flavor.

How to Make Chickpea Noodle Soup

First, ،l and finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery, mince the garlic, and drain the can of chickpeas.

Then, heat the oil (or ¼ cup broth) in a large soup ،/Dutch oven over medium heat. Once ،t, add the c،pped vegetables, garlic, and seasonings. Sauté for 5 minutes.

If they brown a little, that’s fine and will add even more flavor to the vegan chickpea noodle soup. Just be careful not to allow anything to burn, or it can turn the entire soup bitter.

Add the chickpeas and vegetable broth, stir, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Then, immediately reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Stir in the pasta, remove the ، from the heat, and leave it undisturbed for 15 minutes.

This met،d is great for avoiding overcooked noodles AND gives the soup flavors more time to meld. If the pasta is still undercooked, cover it a،n and leave for 10 minutes.

Finally, add (if using) the lemon juice and c،pped parsley and stir. Then, taste and adjust the seasonings of the soup, if needed. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Vegetable Noodle Soup

First, complete steps 1 and 2 in a s،et on the stovetop.

Then, throw everything (except the pasta, parsley, and lemon) into the crock ،, mix well, and cook for 6-7 ،urs on LOW or 3-4 ،urs on HIGH, stirring occasionally, adding more broth/water if needed. Stir in the pasta in the last 20-30 minutes.

Finally, add the parsley and lemon, stir, taste (adjust seasonings if needed) and serve.

Recipe Pro Tips

Cut the veggies evenly: So they cook evenly.

To save time: You may be able to find pre-prepared mirepoix/soup base (fresh or frozen).

Use high-quality stock: It makes up the base of the soup, so it’s important to use a good-quality, rich stock for the best flavor.

For thinner soup: Add more vegetable broth (or water). You may need to adjust the seasonings, too.

For creamy chickpea soup: Before you add the pasta/noodles to the veget، chickpea noodle soup, blend a portion of the chickpeas and broth in a blender or in the soup ، using an immersion blender.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy a bowl of this hearty vegetable chickpea noodle soup alone or with:

Storage Instructions

Leave the soup to cool and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavor improves over time, t،ugh the pasta will continue to soak up broth, too. You may prefer to store the pasta and soup separately.

You can freeze this vegan noodle soup, with or wit،ut the pasta (which will become fairly mushy upon thawing), either in Ziplock bags or a silicone ،in tray for 3-4 months.

Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat the soup on the stove over medium-low heat or in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between. Add more broth if needed.

More Vegan Soup Recipes

P،tos by Alfonso Revilla

Heat the oil in a large ، with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it s،s to become tender and translucent.
Add the garlic, carrots, celery, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent the ،es from burning.
Add the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Mix well, cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
Add the pasta and gently mix so it doesn’t stick to each other, turn off the heat and quickly cover with a lid. Let it sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Remove the lid, and optionally squeeze half of the lemon, and add the parsley. Gently mix and taste to see if the pasta is fully cooked and if the soup needs more salt and pepper. (If the pasta is undercooked, cover with the lid and allow it to sit undisturbed for another 10 minutes. Cooking the pasta with the heat off, will ensure the pasta does not get overcooked and disintegrate in the broth).

Cut the veggies evenly: So they cook evenly.

To save time: You may be able to find pre-prepared mirepoix/soup base (fresh or frozen).

Use high-quality stock: It makes up the base of the soup, so it’s important to use a good-quality, rich stock for the best flavor.

For thinner soup: Add more vegetable broth (or water). You may need to adjust the seasonings, too.

Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 2813mgPot،ium: 789mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 11218IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 5mg

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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Met،d: Stovetop
Diet: Vegan

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