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Chickpea noodle soup

A simple vegetable broth with chickpeas and short noodles.

30 minServes 4

~$1.33 per serving

What goes in

  • Chickpeas, drained2 cans (15 oz each)~$2.20
  • Small pasta, dry1 cup~$0.80
  • Carrots2 medium~$0.50
  • Celery2 stalks~$0.40
  • Onion1 medium~$0.70
  • Vegetable bouillonenough for 6 cups broth~$0.45
  • Olive oil and dried thyme1 tbsp oil, ½ tsp thyme~$0.25

Whole recipe estimate$5.30

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Let’s make it

  1. 1

    Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Heat oil in a pot and cook vegetables for 6–7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 6 cups of water, bouillon, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add pasta and chickpeas. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender and chickpeas hot. Divide into four bowls.

Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.

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