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    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup

    Published: Apr 27, 2019 by Richa 120 Comments

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    Comforting and Healing Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup with Veggies. A glutenfree variation of Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup. Easy 1 Pot 30 minute meal. Instant Pot option Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. Soyfree option Jump to Recipe

    Comforting and Healing Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup with Veggies. A glutenfree variation of Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup. Easy 1 Pot 30 minute meal. Instant Pot option #vegan #veganricha #Glutenfree #Nutfree #Recipe #Soyfreeoption

    Spring sometimes brings sniffles and a warm comforting brothy soup is what gets me through it! This Chickpea Rice soup is the answer to the chikin noodle soup that cures all.  Garlic and veggies cooked to golden, then herbs, flavors and broth simmered with cooked chickpeas and rice! Use noodles, vegan chikin subs for variation.

    This Soup is delicious, healing and satisfying. It needs 1 Pot and less than 30 minutes! Change up the herbs to preference. Add more veggies for a hearty soup.


    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup in a Saucepan

    Ingredients for Vegan Chickpea Rice soup and Substitution options

    • Onion, garlic, carrots and celery are the base for the brothy soup flavor.
    • Thyme, oregano, poultry seasoning add the herb and chikin noodle soup flavor profile. See the recipe for alternate herb substitutes
    • Onion powder, black pepper, soy/tamari intensify the above profile with salty, peppery, comforting flavors.
    • Chickpeas are the protein in the soup. You can use a cup of soy curls instead, or other chikin subs such as shredded seitan or jackfruit.
    • White basmati rice is used in the recipe for the noodles making the soup gluten-free. White Basmati rice is easier to digest and works out better if using the soup during recovery. Sub partially cooked brown rice and simmer for a few minutes longer until well done for variation. Or sub noodles or pasta instead of rice. Partially cooking brown rice ensures that it doesnt take too long to cook in the broth. If you cook the brown rice in the salty broth it might take upwards of 30 mins which will make the veggies very mushy.

    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup in a White Bowl

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    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup in a white bowl over white cotton napkin

    Comforting and Healing Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup with Veggies. A glutenfree variation of Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup. Easy 1 Pot 30 minute meal. #vegan #veganricha #Glutenfree #Nutfree #Recipe #Soyfreeoption
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    4.99 from 62 votes

    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup

    Comforting and Healing Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup with Veggies. A glutenfree variation of Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup. Easy 1 Pot 30 minute meal. Instant Pot option Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe. Soyfree option
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main, Soup
    Cuisine: American, Gluten-free, Vegan Glutenfree
    Keyword: chickpea noodle soup, Vegan Chicken Noodle soup
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp oil or use 3 tbsp broth
    • 1/2 medium onion , chopped
    • 4 to 6 cloves (cloves) of garlic , finely chopped
    • 1 cup (128 g) chopped carrots
    • 4 celery stalks , chopped small
    • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
    • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp poultry seasoning or 1/2 tsp sage, generous dashes of rosemary, nutmeg, marjoram
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/8 tsp or more black pepper to taste
    • 4.5 to 5 cups (1064.65 ml) broth
    • 15 oz can of chickpeas or 1.25 cups cooked
    • 1/2 tsp salt , less or more depending on if the veggie broth is salted
    • 1 to 2 tsp soy sauce , tamari for gluten-free, coconut aminos for soy-free
    • 1/3 cup (61.67 g) long grain whit rice , (I use white basmati, see notes for brown rice), washed well and drained

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook for 2 mins Add celery, herbs, spices and mix in. Cook for 2 mins
    • Add the broth, chickpeas, salt, soy sauce and mix.
    • Add the rice and bring to a rolling boil. Cook partially covered for 12 to 15 mins until rice is cooked and the flavors have developed.
    • Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add more herbs, some garlic powder, lime juice, black or white pepper if needed. Serve the soup garnished with parsley or cilantro

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    Notes

    Instant Pot: Follows Steps 1 and 2 on saute. Add the rice and 4 cups of broth and mix in. Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 to 6 mins. Let the pressure release naturally. Saute for a few mins to reduce broth if needed. Taste and adjust flavor, garnish and serve. 
     
    Substitutes:
    • Chickpeas are the protein in the soup. You can use a cup of soy curls instead, other beans, or other chikin subs such as shredded seitan or jackfruit. 
    • White basmati rice subs for the noodles making the soup gluten-free. Sub partially cooked brown rice and simmer for a few minutes longer until well done for variation. Or sub 7 oz noodles or pasta instead of rice. 
    Nutrition is for 1 serve

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Chickpea Rice Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 267 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Sodium 389mg17%
    Potassium 472mg13%
    Carbohydrates 47g16%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 5395IU108%
    Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
    Calcium 88mg9%
    Iron 3.5mg19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Tina Martel

      January 27, 2023 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      I am a soup LOVER….and this is on my top 5!!!! Followed to a tee, but added an extra cup of water at the end noticing it will thicken more due to rice!! Oh, didn’t add any extra salt as it was enough with the soya.
      Will be making regularly 🙂

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 27, 2023 at 7:21 pm

        So happy to hear!

        Reply
    2. elizabeth

      November 04, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing recipe, thank you for sharing it. I just made it tonight and the whole family loved it, including three kids with very different tastes. So yummy!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        November 08, 2022 at 10:33 am

        I’m so glad the whole family enjoyed!

        Reply
    3. Cruznv

      August 30, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      How would I make this into a Instant Pot version? I know I can sauté the veggies, etc.. but cooking time and NPR time🤔🤔

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 30, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        That recipe is in my instant pot cookbook! If using canned chickpeas and uncooked rice, pressure cook 6 minutes

        Reply
    4. Cindy

      April 20, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favourite recipes from you. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 22, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        ❤️❤️❤️❤️

        Reply
    5. Jordan

      February 20, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Forgot to add rating to my previous comment – definitely 5 stars!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 22, 2022 at 9:11 am

        thanks!

        Reply
    6. Jordan

      February 20, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      At the end of a day when I’m tired from lack of sleep, and dealing with a mild illness, I made this soup and it’s like a warm, cozy hug. Just finished a big, brothy bowlful and DH is going back for seconds (and I may have seen him put sipping the last of his first serving straight from the bowl.) Made the soy curl variation and will definitely be making this again. Thank you, Richa!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 22, 2022 at 9:11 am

        so nice

        Reply
    7. Claire

      October 25, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and exactly what I wanted for dinner tonight. I used mixed wild rice instead, but it still worked perfectly. Thank you for another amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 25, 2021 at 9:55 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    8. Tricia

      March 14, 2021 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I don’t usually write reviews but this was really excellent. My husband commented that this was some of the best soup he ever had. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 15, 2021 at 2:50 pm

        well, i’m honoured , that’s great

        Reply
    9. Meredith

      February 15, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      5 stars for sure! I usually just use recipes for inspiration, but this is one that I come back to, and actually do it word for word. Don’t wanna mess up this magic. Making it for my non-vegan in-laws tonight because it’s perfectly hearty and comforting and everyone always loves it.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 15, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    10. Happy Vegan

      January 11, 2021 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      literally a perfect soup! I have made this SO many times since winter started, and I’ll keep this recipe for years to come. the spice blend is just right for what I was hoping. my only tweak is subbing quick cook brown rice. thank you!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 12, 2021 at 9:11 am

        wow – thank you

        Reply
    11. Sada

      December 27, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      We really enjoy this soup – hearty, tasty and easy! We’ve made it a few times now. We didn’t have any poultry seasoning so just used rosemary instead. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    12. Kristin

      November 01, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love how tasty, nourishing, and versatile this soup can be. It’s a go-to in our house whenever we want to eat something healthy and comforting!

      Reply
    13. Kirsten

      October 21, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! This was the perfect soup for a rainy day. And it was so easy to make for a weeknight meal when I really didn’t want to cook. 😉

      Thanks for another great recipe.

      Reply
    14. Chloe

      October 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is sooo delicious! I made it earlier this year when it was cold and snowy and it warmed my husband and I right up. I do have a question: do you have any suggestions for how I could substitue the onion? I sometimes worry I have a slight onion allergy but don’t want to botch this soup by replacing the onion with a bad substitute or making it without the onion!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 14, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        Just omit there is a lot of oral player in the soup. For an onion like flavor you can add a 1/8 tsp of nigella seeds if you have them

        Reply
        • Chloe

          October 14, 2020 at 3:09 pm

          Wonderful, thank you so much for letting me know!

          Reply
        • Bozu

          November 08, 2020 at 2:11 am

          5 stars
          And why not L’asafoetida, it’s great
          We love it very much, done 4 times, Thanks

          Reply
    15. Anne

      September 30, 2020 at 3:50 am

      5 stars
      Yum!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 30, 2020 at 9:56 pm

        Awesome !

        Reply
    16. Michelle Eeg

      September 14, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic as usual ! The spices are always on point !
      Love you Richa !

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 15, 2020 at 8:06 pm

        hooray!

        Reply
    17. GV

      September 14, 2020 at 12:20 am

      Can you use water instead of broth? Excited to make this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 15, 2020 at 8:02 pm

        you could – it will be a little more neutral flavoured but work fine

        Reply
    18. Courtney

      September 13, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      SO GOOD!! First soup recipe to kick off “soup season” and this will be a regular over here! Thanks for another great recipe!!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 13, 2020 at 5:36 pm

        Great news. Thank yu very much

        Reply
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