Alphabet Chickpea Noodle Soup

So healthy and perfect for a chilly winter day! This soup is fun for the whole family! It's also so delicious and hearty. Perfect for a winter brunch course at home. A base of veggie stock, with carrots, celery, and onion, along with a few spices and the addition of nutritional yeast, which adds savory creaminess. 

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, sliced into 1/2 in pieces
• 2 celery stalks, sliced into 1/2 in pieces
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 jar chickpeas with aquafaba 
• 4 oz alphabet noodles (La Moderna Alphabets)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat the evoo in a large pot over medium. 
2. Add the carrots, celery, onion, nutritional yeast, thyme, bay leaves, garlic powder, salt, and turmeric. 
3. Stir for 8 minutes and add the broth and chickpeas, and bring to a boil. 
4. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender according to the package directions. Remove thyme and bay leaves.
5. Serve hot or warm for kids. Enjoy!