Is there anything more comforting than a warm bowl of (vegan) chicken noodle soup? What about chickpea noodle soup? I developed this recipe on a particularly chilly fall day when I was feeling a bit under the weather and was craving all the comforts of my childhood classic, chicken noodle soup (but vegan, of course). I wasn’t in the mood to go to the store to buy anything that I didn’t already have on hand, so I whipped this up with the pantry staples that I had lying around. Little did I know that this chickpea noodle soup would be one of the most popular recipes I ever release.
This chickpea noodle soup brings all the savory, hearty flavors of the classic, with a plant-based spin. I admit, I was skeptical of whether the chickpeas would be a good addition or not, but because I was totally unwilling to go to the store to get tofu or a vegan chicken alternative, chickpeas just had to do. And let me say, I was blown away. The chickpeas are given a chance to soften in the flavorful broth and are bursting with the fall flavors of sage, thyme, and oregano. The same flavourful outcome happens with the chickpeas in my Easy Vegan Butter Chickpeas!
Not to mention, this soup is so easy to make. Aside from sauteing some celery and carrots, it simply requires you to throw everything in the pot and forget it. This soup could easily be made in an Instant Pot, but I would recommend cooking for only 3-ish minutes (depending on how long your pasta should cook for). One-pot and one-pan meals, like my Sticky Sesame Chickpeas, Vegan Chilis, and Balsamic Brussel Sprouts and Gnocchi, are staples for me because of their minimal clean up and effort!
I’ve had countless people on Instagram share with me how much they (and their family!) love this soup, and I’m sure you’re going to love it, too. If you’re looking for a cozy, simple, delicious and nutritious meal, this is the one for you!
Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 225 g pasta
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dried parsley or to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or to taste
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme or to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried sage or to taste
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Dice yellow onion, celery, and carrots. Mince garlic
- Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent
- Add dried parsley, oregano, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Saute for another minute until combined
- Add 1 can of drained and rinsed canned chickpeas and vegetable stock
- Simmer for 15 minutes, until celery and carrots have softened and flavors have developed
- *Add dry pasta to soup and cook in soup, as per package instructions (see note).
- Once the pasta is cooked, serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Rachael Stevens says
Hello,
I followed your recipe instructions and it does not look like the picture. Are you sure it was vegetable stock? Because mine came out dark due to the stick and not cream/thick as pictured.
Lauren McNeill says
Hi Rachael, I believe I already replied to this on Instagram, but the stock will look different depending on what brand/type of stock you use. Yes, it was vegetable stock. The stock isn’t supposed to be creamy, as it’s a play off of chicken noodle soup which isn’t traditionally creamy. If you’re looking for a creamy soup, you could try adding a bit of coconut milk to the stock, but I haven’t tried this so can’t vouch for it.
Cindy says
Love this soup! It is my go to when non-vegan friends come over or are sick. They canโt believe it is vegan. Thank you for sharing. I make it per directions.
Lauren McNeill says
That makes me so happy! So glad you enjoy it ๐
Kelsey says
Best chicken noodle soup ever! Doesn’t make me want chicken at all, the chickpeas are a great addition. Husband and baby approved, win!
Lauren McNeill says
So happy to hear that, Kelsey! Thank you for letting me know ๐
Bella says
My family and I LOVE this chicken noodle soup. It’s simple, delicious and healthy and a go to every year when it starts feeling crisp outside.
deanmc says
Hi Bella, I’m so happy to hear that! It’s definitely one of my favourite, too ๐
Hannah says
I made this last night and it was wonderful! I added dried dill and it was *chefs kiss*
Lauren McNeill says
I’m so happy you loved it, Hannah! Adding dill sounds amazing!