Name: Vegetarian Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 2 large carrots (halved lengthwise and finely diced); 3 celery stalks (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme; 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed/drained*); 8 oz pasta of choice; 1 Tbsp fresh parsley for serving (plus more for serving); Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)