"This noodle soup is made with chickpeas instead of chicken! It's the perfect meatless soup when you're feeling ill or craving familiar comfort food flavors...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 long stalks)
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1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds (2 medium or 4 small)
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1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
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8 ounces spiral pasta*
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish
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2 quarts (8 cups/64 ounces) vegetable broth
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste