Carrots and celery add bursts of color and fiber, gluten-free noodles and chickpeas add protein and texture, and thyme and bay leaf marry all of the flavors together. Cozy up to a bowl of this simple, 1-pot, plant-based soup that’s perfect for making ahead and enjoying as needed!
Chickpea Noodle Soup
It starts with sautéing onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to infuse the soup with flavor and nutrition. Onion is key for a flavorful soup. And garlic has been studied for its potential to prevent and shorten the length of the common cold. Carrots add natural sweetness and are rich in the vitamin A precursor, beta carotene (an important nutrient for immune health). And celery provides additional nutrients and a savory aroma. Vegetable broth and chickpeas keep this vegan “chicken noodle soup” plant-based without adding highly processed ingredients. For ultimate freshness and health benefits, feel free to use DIY vegetable broth. But store-bought will work well, too, if you’re in a hurry! Thyme and bay leaf infuse the soup with herbal flavor and additional antimicrobial benefits. And for a big hug of comfort and feel better wishes, we’ve included a generous amount of noodles. Spaghetti-shaped are classic, but any noodle will work (gluten-free included). We hope you LOVE this chickpea noodle soup! It’s:CozySavoryComfortingWarmingEasy to prepare& Delicious! It’s the perfect weeknight meal for fall and winter or any time you or a loved one is feeling under the weather. It also keeps well and can be meal prepped in advance or frozen for later use.
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