SUPER-EASY, SPICY-GOOD, FULL-MEAL CORN, VEGGIE, CHICKPEA, NOODLE SOUP IN 15 MINUTES!

Soup weather is definitely back in our neck of the woods and I make it several times a week. And not just for us! Last week I made this simple soup with some pantry staples, a little leftover spaghetti sauce, one lonely Field Roast Chipotle vegan sausage from the freezer, some kale from the garden, and some zucchini that needed to be used. 

NOTE: I noted in the ingredient list below that canned creamed corn does not contain any dairy products. But you can make your own and use it in this soup, if you prefer. (Though this would take it out of the category of a "quick and easy soup!) You don't need any cream (dairy-free or not) in homemade "creamed corn", BTW. Here is a southern recipe without cream: http://www.tasteofsouthern.com/creamed-corn/  It does call for butter, but you could use a vegan version, or oil, and I would definitely use less.

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BRYANNA’S SPICY CORN AND VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS AND NOODLES

Serves 8-10

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cups tasty vegan broth (I use Better Than Bouillon No-Chicken Vegan Soup Base)

1 can (14 oz.) cream-style corn (yes, this is vegan)

1 cup vegan spaghetti sauce (can be homemade or a good commercial brand)

1 Field Roast Chipotle vegan sausage, cut thin thin slices, OR 2-3 oz. vegan chorizo, crumbled

2 tsp. dried oregano

2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 cups thinly-sliced zucchini or other summer squash, cut into wedges

about 4 cups of thinly-sliced trimmed and washed greens (kale, chard, collards, etc.)

1 cup small egg-free dried noodles, OR broken egg-free tagliatelle, fettuccine or linguine

Microwave the chopped onion in a covered microwave-safe dish or casserole for 5 minutes OR you can saute it in a nonstick pan with a little oil (or water) until the onion is soft.

Mix the onion and all of the other ingredients in a 4-quart pot and bring to a boil.  Turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.  Serve and enjoy!

Phoebe