Chickpea Noodle Soup from Homestyle Vegan

olive oil (30 ml)

garlic (minced)

medium onions (chopped)

medium carrots (thinly sliced)

celery stalks (thinly sliced)

sprigs fresh thyme

bay leaf

vegetable broth (2 L)

whole wheat rotini noodles (227 g)

cooked chickpeas (200 g)

Salt and pepper

Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Crackers or bread (for garnish)