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    Vegan Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup

    Published: Dec 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 12, 2024 by Tori Vasko, RD · This post contains paid links · 2 Comments

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    This chickpea noodle soup has all the comforts of our favorite “healing” soup, only this one’s entirely plant-based. Chicken noodle soup is a nostalgic classic, and this soup is sure to satisfy that comfort food itch, while boosting the healthy fiber and antioxidants of the original. I love cradling a bowl of this vegan noodle soup while snuggled up on a cold winter day.

    Bowl of chickpea noodle soup

    YOU’LL LOVE THIS SOUP:

    • It’s super satisfying. This soup is packed full of ingredients that are not only yummy, but also nourishing. Swapping out the more traditional noodles and chicken for chickpea-based alternatives adds an extra boost of fiber and antioxidants. Who knew our favorite cold-remedy soup could get even more healing? 
    • It is full of slow-cooked flavor. Throwing this soup into the slow cooker isn’t just easy, it also means the all-day simmer gives lots of time for the soup’s flavor to develop. Plus, adding the extra pop of lemon and fresh herbs makes sure it's got a lightness in addition to the depth. 
    • It is great for everyone. This soup isn’t just great tasting, it is also vegan and gluten free. That makes this soup great for your next potluck or family gathering! 

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    To your slow cooker, add the veggies, chickpeas, seasonings, oil, and broth. Slow cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

    first ingredients in chickpea noodle soup
    broth added to chickpea noodle soup

    About ten minutes before serving, turn the cooker to high and stir in your noodles. Just before serving, add the lemon juice and parsley. Serve with crackers and enjoy! 

    noodles added to soup
    lemon and parleys added to soup

    TIPS:

    • Feel free to use your favorite noodles. I prefer to use lentil or chickpea noodles for the boost of protein and fiber, however egg or semolina noodles work great in this recipe too! 
    • You can also cook this soup on the stovetop. Simply sauté your veggies and seasonings for about 10 minutes, add your broth and chickpeas and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes. Then, add the noodles. Allow to simmer another 7-10 minutes before adding your fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve and enjoy! 
    • Get creative! I bet this soup would be really tasty with a handful or two of baby spinach, or some coconut milk to make it creamy. I also love vegan parmesan, like Gustavo's sunflower seed cheese, on this!
    • Fresh out of chickpeas? Check out my chickpea substitution guide for what you can use instead!
    Bowls of chickpea noodle soup

    OTHER YUMMY SLOW COOKER DINNERS:

    Easy Vegan Slow Cooker White Bean Chili

    Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Chili Mac

    Still hungry for more recipes? Check out my list of vegan and gluten free crockpot recipes!

    Recipe

    Vegan Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup

    A comforting classic, boosted with even more antioxidants and fiber.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Tori Vasko, RD
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    Ingredients

    • 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into half moons
    • 4 stalks celery, sliced
    • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoon shallot-infused olive oil (OR: 2 tablespoon oil of choice, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon dried sage
    • 3 bay leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adds mild spice)
    • 6 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
    • 1 (8 oz) box chickpea or lentil pasta (or 8 oz pasta of choice)
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
    • crackers, for serving (optional, be sure to use gluten free crackers for gluten free meal)
    • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

    Equipment

    Slow Cooker

    Instructions

    • Combine: In your slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery, chickpeas, oil, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and broth.
    • Simmer: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
    • Boil: When nearly ready to serve, turn slow cooker up to high and add pasta. Allow pasta to cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
    • Garnish: Turn off slow cooker and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Add additional salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
    • Serve: Serve with your favorite crackers and additional (optional) lemon.
    • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    To make on the stovetop: Sauté your veggies and seasonings for about 10 minutes, add your broth and chickpeas and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes. Then, add the noodles. Allow to simmer another 7-10 minutes before adding your fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve and enjoy! 
     
    To use fresh onion and garlic: Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 finely chopped yellow onion to crockpot in the "combine" step. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl (⅙ recipe) | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention me @easy.chickpeasy or tag me #easychickpeasy!

    This recipe is adapted from Cooking Classy's Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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    1. Cassie

      December 29, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      I cannot wait to make this!

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    2. Eric

      December 29, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe, always a comforting classic.

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