Name: Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp oil or water (for sautéing); 7 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 vegan bouillon cubes; ⅛ tsp cayenne or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 oz angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces; 2 tsp tamari; 2 tsp tahini or olive oil; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 15 turns of black pepper

Description

This Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup is pure comfort in a bowl — cozy, nourishing, and full of flavor. It’s a one-pot plant-based twist on the classic chicken noodle soup, featuring chickpeas for protein, tender veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles simmered in a savory broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, cold days, or when you just need something warm and soothing.

Ingredients

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1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp oil or water (for sautéing)
7 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 vegan bouillon cubes
⅛ tsp cayenne or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 oz angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces
2 tsp tamari
2 tsp tahini or olive oil
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
15 turns of black pepper

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Instructions

Sauté the aromatics: In a large soup pot, heat oil or water over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Simmer the base: Pour in broth or water, then add bouillon cubes, chickpeas, cayenne, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 8–10 minutes.
Add the noodles: Add angel hair pasta and cook 3–4 minutes until al dente.
Finish with flavor: Stir in tamari, tahini (or olive oil), maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Optional toppings: vegan parmesan, lemon juice, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Swap angel hair for any small pasta such as orzo, ditalini, or broken spaghetti.

Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.

For a creamier version, add a splash of canned coconut milk.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze the soup base (without noodles) for longer storage.

Reheat with a bit of broth if it thickens.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American