Cozy Chickpea Zoodle Soup
Hello and welcome to winter.
Need a bowl of soup? Pull up a chair. I’ve got the perfect soup to whip up when you need something healthy and satisfying on the table fast. It’s so good and earned itself a spot on next week’s meal plan. Probably the week after. And the one after that…
Soul-warming.
It’s a fabulously versatile meal that’s easy to whip up (I’m talking 20 minutes tops) and it’s jam-packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. You have all your veggies in one pot, simmering away in all of their glory, swapping out traditional noodles for spiralized zucchini noodles (AKA zoodles), and then adding in protein-packed chickpeas and a squeeze of lemon juice for that hint of refreshing goodness.
Feel good comfort food at its finest.
Cozy Chickpea Zoodle Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups good quality vegetable broth (I use Rapunzel)
1 pound (2 medium-sized) zucchini, spiralized
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add in vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Stir in zucchini noodles and chickpeas; reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with rosemary and parsley, if desired.
If you give this soup a try, please let me know! Leave a comment or tag a picture #nutritionsara on Instagram! Your pictures make my day. Cheers!
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