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
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil or use 3 tbsp broth
- 1/2 medium onion , chopped
- 4 to 6 cloves of garlic , finely chopped
- 1 cup 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 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 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
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5395IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3.5mg