Ingredients
- A couple of tablespoons of fragrant olive oil
- Three big carrots, finely chopped
- Three celery stalks, diced
- One sizable yellow onion, finely diced
- Five cloves of garlic, minced
- A generous twelve cups of vegetable broth
- Two teaspoons of the delightful herbes de Provence
- Three aromatic dried bay leaves
- A pinch of ground black pepper, or adjust to your liking
- A package of wide vegan noodles, around twelve ounces
- Two cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained, each fifteen ounces
- A good half cup of freshly chopped parsley
- A tablespoon of zesty fresh lemon juice
Step 1
Begin by heating a generous amount of olive oil in a large, sturdy pot set over medium-high heat. As the oil warms up, toss in a colorful mix of carrots, celery, and onion. Let them sauté until they achieve a delightful golden hue and start to soften, which typically takes around 10 minutes. Then, introduce minced garlic into the mix and let it infuse its aromatic essence for another minute.
Step 2
Next, pour in the flavorful broth, a sprinkle of herbes de Provence, a couple of bay leaves, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper to the pot housing the sautéed vegetables. Allow the concoction to come to a vigorous boil before reducing the heat to a gentle simmer, leaving it uncovered to meld all the flavors for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
While the broth works its magic, set a pot of well-seasoned water on the stove to boil. Cook the noodles until they reach that perfect al dente texture, usually around 7 minutes or as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and toss them lightly with a drizzle of oil to prevent them from clumping together.
Step 4
Once the broth has simmered sufficiently, take the pot off the heat and stir in hearty chickpeas, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice. To serve, ladle the nourishing soup into bowls, adding a portion of the cooked noodles to each just before presenting them to your eager diners.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Utilize Air-Tight Containers: Seal in the freshness of your cooked chickpea noodle soup by storing it in air-tight containers. This will prevent any odors from infiltrating the soup and keep it tasting delicious for longer.
- 2. Freeze in Individual Portions: To make meal prep a breeze, freeze your vegan chickpea noodle soup in individual portions. This way, you can simply grab a serving from the freezer and reheat whenever hunger strikes.
