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chicken noodle soup with chickpea pasta

Chickpea Pasta Chicken Noodle Soup

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  • Author: Megan
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free

This gluten free chicken noodle soup recipe is made using chickpea pasta – giving you more fiber and protein per cup and still serving up all of the flavor and comfort of your favorite childhood soup!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 box Banza elbow noodles
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups chopped baby carrots
  • 1.5 cups chopped celery
  • Handful of spinach
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 2 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Cook your chicken in a slow cooker
    1. Start on high for 4 hours, shred after about 2, and then watch to see when done (usually doesn’t take entire time).  Then set it aside.
  2. Chop and measure all of your veggies to prep.
  3. In a large dutch oven greased with avocado oil, saute broccoli.
  4. After a couple minutes add onions, carrots, and celery.
  5. After veggies are starting to get soft, add garlic, stir for about a minute until fragrant.
  6. Add all of your spices and stir.
  7. Add 7-8 cups of vegetable broth, chicken, and spinach.
  8. Cover and let simmer (at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor).
  9. While the soup simmers, cook Banza according to package.
  10. When ready to serve, add a scoop of Banza into each bowl of soup.

Notes

I kept the pasta separately so that it doesn’t get soggy sitting in the broth.  This is especially important if you plan to have leftovers or are using this as a meal prep.

Prep time listed does not include time to slow cook chicken.  If you do not have the time to slow cook, you can boil chicken and then pull for quicker prep.

Note on servings – there are 4 servings in a box of Banza pasta.  This soup might last you more servings because you are pairing it with the veggies!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of batch

Find it online: https://passmeaspoon.com/banza-chicken-noodle-soup/