Comforting Chickpea Noodle Soup
A warming, gut-friendly twist on a classic favorite. Tender egg noodles and protein-packed chickpeas simmer in a savory broth with fresh vegetables.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Colander
Time saver
Storage: This stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles will soak up some broth as it sits, so simply add a splash of water when reheating.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep can chickpeas (rinsed), medium carrots (diced), celery stalks (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
- 01
Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and celery, cooking until slightly softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Look for: slightly softened
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Stir in the garlic powder
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Look for: the spices are fragrant
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Pour in the vegetable broth
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the drained chickpeas and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Stir in the egg noodles and simmer…
Stir in the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Look for: the noodles are tender
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Lower the heat to low
Lower the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup in a gentle circular motion to create soft egg ribbons.
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Stir in the baby spinach just until…
Stir in the baby spinach just until wilted (or cook kale for 2 to 3 minutes until tender). Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf, and taste the broth, adjusting salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into warm bowls to serve.
Look for: wilted (or cook kale for 2 to 3 minutes until tender)
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