Chickpea Noodle Soup
In short: A golden vegetable broth with tender chickpeas, carrots, celery, thyme and noodles, finished with lemon and parsley. A cozy meat-free take on a classic. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 255 kcal
Chickpea noodle soup follows the shape of the classic chicken version: a golden broth, soft vegetables, herbs and a handful of noodles. Chickpeas replace the chicken and give the bowl a satisfying bite, while a pinch of turmeric supplies the color. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the flavor. It makes a good cold-weather meal, and a pot easily feeds six, with leftovers for lunch.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme and turmeric and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the bay leaves, stock and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, until the carrots are nearly tender.
- Add the noodles and cook for the time on the packet, usually 6 to 8 minutes, stirring now and then so they do not stick.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Remove the bay leaves.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, taste and adjust, and ladle into bowls with the parsley sprinkled on top.
Tips
- If you plan to keep leftovers, cook the noodles separately and add them to each bowl. Otherwise they soak up the broth and turn soft.
- Use a good stock, since it gives most of the flavor. A spoonful of white miso or a splash of soy sauce adds extra depth to a plain stock.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze chickpea noodle soup?
Freeze the soup without the noodles for up to 3 months. Thaw it, bring it to a simmer and cook fresh noodles in it.
Can I use another type of pasta?
Small pasta shapes such as ditalini, shells or broken spaghetti work well. Check the packet for the cooking time and adjust.
Can I make this soup gluten-free?
Yes. Use rice noodles or gluten-free pasta, and add them near the end so they stay firm. Check the stock label too.
How long does it take to make Chickpea Noodle Soup?
About 50 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Chickpea Noodle Soup?
About 255 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 255 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
