Chickpea Pasta Soup

Chickpea Pasta Soup

Tomato and Chickpea Soup with Toasted Bread Crumbs

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 28m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For Stovetop Bread Crumbs

Nutritional Information

881
Calories
6.7g
Fat
136.9g
Carbohydrate
41.1g
Protein
25mg
Cholesterol
1300mg
Sodium
Chickpea Pasta Soup

Recipe Description

I love an easy dinner in one bowl and this Chickpea Pasta Soup serves up just that. I make a tomato base soup with sweet onions and garlic, some red pepper flakes, canned whole tomatoes and tomato puree then fill the pot with canned chickpeas, whole wheat pasta and freshly grated Parmesan and extra to pile on top.

I have included my favorite simple bread crumb recipe in the steps too. I just feel they partner really well with the soup and give you that extra filling that you may need with soup for dinner!

To make Chickpea Pasta Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chickpea Pasta Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onion and garlic

    7 min
    Step 1 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add ½ a diced sweet onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper each. Cook, stirring a few times, for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add tomato base ingredients

    17 min
    Step 2 - Chickpea Pasta SoupStep 2 - Chickpea Pasta SoupStep 2 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste along with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano and ⅛ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Cooking for about 1-2 minutes while continuously stirring then add the can of peeled whole tomatoes and use a wooden spoon to gently break them apart. Finally, add 1 cup of tomato puree and 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on medium-low for about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add chickpeas and pasta

    10 min
    Step 3 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    Once gently boiling, add 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas and 1 cup of whole wheat pasta. Stir through, cover it’s a lid and cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente and not mushy. Add ½ cup of stock, as needed and stir through well.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    1 min
    Step 4 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir through until completely melted.

  5. 5

    Prepare bread crumbs

    6 min
    Step 5 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, once sizzling, add 2 cups of bread cubes and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper each and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Cook, while constantly tossing, for about 5-6 minutes until golden and toasted. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Chickpea Pasta Soup

    Serve the soup hot and top with extra cheese, some freshly chopped herbs and homemade bread crumbs if you wish!

This Chickpea Pasta Soup is a bowl full of healthy and nutritious ingredients that works perfectly for a light fall dinner or a warm winter soup too. How do you enjoy yours? Let us know and contact us online when you tag #cookmerecipes online to be in touch.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Yvonne Sullivan
March 23, 2025
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So simple and delicious!

Annie
February 18, 2025
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Epic!

Rachael
August 18, 2024
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Super easy and tasty! Loved making it after soccer practice.

Natalie
October 5, 2023
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Oh my gosh! This Chickpea Pasta Soup is now a family fave! It was super easy, and the kids loved it. Perfect for busy nights!

Hannah
December 20, 2022
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This Chickpea Pasta Soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. The flavors are incredible, and it’s so easy to make! My kids loved it and having it with the crusty bread I made was perfect. I’ll definitely be making this again for our family dinners.

Diana Smith
August 6, 2022
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Legit best soup!

Quinn Thompson
July 1, 2022
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Superb. My kids loved the soup, and I enjoyed making it. The flavors were perfect, and it felt really homey. Such an easy recipe for busy nights.

Tina
November 6, 2021
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So warm, so cozy, loved it!

Hannah
September 30, 2021
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So easy dinner. My kids loved it and I loved how quick it was to make, perfect after a long day. The flavors blended beautifully and the bread crumbs are a great touch!

Clara
July 16, 2021
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This Chickpea Pasta Soup is just amazing! I whipped it up after a long day, and it felt like a hug in a bowl. Super simple and filling!

Ulysses
November 9, 2020
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This Chickpea Pasta Soup is superb! My family loves it after a long day. I made it last night and everyone had seconds. The bread crumbs on top are a great touch. Thank you for this recipe!

Athina
September 30, 2020
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Well done! Approved!

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