"Don't let the name fool you, although this is written as a vegetable soup, lots of variants so you can tailor this to be your signature soup. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
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2 medium onions (diced)
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2-3 medium carrots (sliced thin)
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4 stalks celery (sliced thin)
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6-8 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried thyme)
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1 bay leaf
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2 quarts vegetable broth ((8 cups))
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250 grams dry spiral pasta ((8 oz))
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2 cups cooked chickpeas (drained, OR make from a shortcut)
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salt and pepper (as desired)
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chopped parsley (for garnish, if desired)
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saltine crackers (for serving, if desired)
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celery tops (chopped, optional)