Stay warm and satisfied with a bowl of Vegan Chickpea and Stars Soup. Simple to make and kid approved!
This Vegan Chickpea and Stars Soup is every bit as comforting and tasty(I think more) as it's non-vegan counterpart.
Ingredients
Chickpeas are awesome for replacing meat in dishes. High in protein, fiber, and they can stand up to cooking without getting mushy. They are my go to bean for many recipes.
- vegetable broth/stock
- chickpeas
- small pasta
- onion
- carrot
- celery
- garlic
- bay leaves
- oil
- salt & pepper
- parsley
- oregano
- basil
- thyme
Substitutions & Variations
- chickpeas - use any white bean you like instead of chickpeas
- spicy - add a pinch of cayenne to give this soup a little heat
- fresh herbs - top with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley
Instructions
This soup is straight forward and easy to make. Start by sautéing vegetables to soften. Then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until ready. Pasta is cooked in a separate pot according to package instructions.
Storage
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Good for up to 4 days.
If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I'll be sure to see it!
Recipe
Vegan Chickpea and Stars Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 6oz pasta. I used star pastina.
Instructions
- Heat in oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes and add carrots and celery. Continue to cook, stirring often until vegetables have softened a bit, about 10 minutes.
- Add stock and remaining ingredients, except pasta. Bring to a very gentle simmer and cover with lid. Cook until vegetables have reached desired tenderness about 25-30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and other spices to your liking.
- While vegetables cook, prepare pasta in a separate pot according to package directions. When soup is done add drained pasta and serve.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!