Turmeric Ginger Chickpea Noodle Soup

Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced (~1 1/2 cups) cone #3
3 cloves minced garlic cone #1
1 tbsp freshly grated turmeric cone #1
2 tsp freshly grated ginger cone #1
8 cups (64oz) vegetable broth
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2-3/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced cone #3
28 oz (2 cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 oz spaghetti noodles (or another pasta variety)
4 cups finely chopped swiss chard or lacinato kale
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
For garnish: thinly sliced scallions

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, turmeric and ginger and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.
Transfer the onion mixture to a blender. Add lemon juice and vegetable broth and blend on high for 30-40 seconds. Set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the same pot. Add celery, red pepper and carrot and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
Add broth (from the blender) along with salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and chickpeas and stir well. Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 5-8 minutes, until the pasta starts to soften.
Stir in swiss chard and parsley and continue cooking for a few more minutes, until pasta is al dente. Optional: serve topped with more fresh vegetables and thinly sliced scallions.

Notes
Gluten free? Sub in your favorite gluten free spaghetti (or any other pasta variety). Rice noodles work well, too!
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