Chickpea Noodle Soup

🥣 Serves: 2–3
⏱ Time: 25 minutes
🌱 Vegan | Cozy | Immune-Boosting | Fall Comfort

Half of our house has come down with something this week — and honestly, is anyone else sick that just doesn’t have time for this?? 😂

So here we are: unbrushed hair, pajamas, and a pot of my chickpea noodle soup simmering on the stove. It’s my cozy, plant-based version of chicken noodle — soothing, golden, and packed with ingredients that actually help you feel better.

Turmeric for inflammation, garlic for immunity, lemon for brightness, and sage for that earthy calm that instantly makes your kitchen smell like fall comfort in a pot.

🥕 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried sage (or 4–5 fresh leaves, finely chopped)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained + rinsed

• 1 cup noodles (rotini, shells, or broken spaghetti)

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

🍋 Instructions

1. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

2. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, turmeric, thyme, and sage. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add noodles: Stir in noodles and cook until tender.

5. Finish: Stir in lemon juice, taste, and season with salt and pepper. Top with parsley and serve warm.

💚 Notes

• If using fresh sage, start with 4–5 leaves — it’s strong and grounding.

• Add fresh ginger or a spoonful of white miso for extra immune support.

• Stir in a handful of baby spinach or kale before serving for color and nutrients.

• Leftovers keep beautifully — the flavor gets even better the next day.

🌿 Nutritional Highlights

• 🧄 Garlic – antibacterial + antiviral support

• 🌿 Sage – rich in antioxidants and mild antimicrobial properties

• ✨ Turmeric – anti-inflammatory and brightens mood

• 🥕 Carrots & Celery – vitamins A + C for immune health

• 💪 Chickpeas – plant-based protein + fiber for sustained energy

• 🍋 Lemon – vitamin C and digestion support

If you’re feeling run-down or just need something cozy to reset, this soup is it. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then keep on repeat all season — easy enough for sick days, pretty enough for cozy Sundays.

From one tired, soup-fueled human to another: get some rest, sip some broth, and know that you’re doing great 💛