This chickpea noodle soup is a vegetarian comfort food that tastes just like the classic favorite! It can be ready in just 30 minutes, and it’s perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

Chickpea Noodle Soup
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When I was in elementary school, I loved chicken noodle soup. And by chicken noodle soup I mean the kind that came condensed in a can with those weird pieces of “chicken” in it. But I wasn’t the only one who regularly ate this soup. My dad was also an avid chicken noodle soup eater… and I may have hidden cans of soup in the back of the pantry so I could be sure I always had one available. I was so sneaky. Oh, how things have changed. I haven’t had chicken in nearly 20 years but I still love the flavors of a cozy noodle soup. I used chickpeas instead of chicken but this recipe is just as delicious as the classic soup!

The Best Vegetarian “Chicken” Broth

While you can use any broth you like, I like the Edward & Sons’ Not-Chick’n Bouillon Cubes. They’re easy to keep in the pantry, and they really taste like chicken broth! I also like Imagine Foods Vegetarian No-Chicken broth if you prefer to use a boxed version.

Types of Noodles to Use for Chickpea Noodle Soup

If you want to make a vegan version of this, you’ll have to pick up vegan egg noodles. Believe it or not, Walmart makes a version of egg-free noodles that are perfect in this soup! I typically use regular egg noodles, but it’s nice to know there are options out there! You could also make this with chickpea noodles. Banza makes a Gemelli shape that is perfect for this recipe! It would make this recipe vegan and gluten-free.

Tips for Perfect Chickpea Noodle Soup

  • Make sure you cut all of your vegetables in similar sizes, so they soften at the same rate.
  • To make this recipe vegan, use whole wheat or chickpea pasta. Egg noodles, as you might have guessed, are not vegan.
  • Be sure to stop cooking as soon as the noodles are al dente. They’ll continue to cook and soften in the broth.

Other Cozy Soup Recipes

If you’re looking for a few other classic soup recipes, try my creamy tomato soup, 4 ingredient potato soup, or high protein broccoli cheddar soup!

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

Chickpea Noodle Soup

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Soup
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This chickpea noodle soup is a vegetarian comfort food that tastes just like the classic favorite! It can be ready in just 30 minutes and it’s perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks celery)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 cups vegan “chicken” style broth or vegetable broth (see note)
  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 8oz egg noodles
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the butter or oil and heat over medium heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Add the seasonings and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the broth and chickpeas, and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the egg noodles, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 7-9 minutes or until the noodles are just al dente. (Do not overcook as the noodles will continue to soften in the broth.)
  6. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

I like to use Imagine Foods Organic No-Chicken broth or Edward & Sons “Not-Chicken” style broth. You can use vegetable broth, but it won’t have quite the same chicken soup resemblance.

Egg noodles contain eggs, so they’re not vegan. For a vegan option, try chickpea noodles. The Banza Gemelli noodles are perfect in this recipe!