Pasta E Ceci (Italian Chickpea Soup)

Name: Pasta E Ceci (Italian Chickpea Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice; 2 Tablespoons minced garlic; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *; 3 cups water; 1 – [ 14.4 oz. can ] fire roasted petite diced tomatoes *; 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional); ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil (+/-) *; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (+/-) *; ¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves (+/-) *; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (+/-) *; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-); ¾ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *; Pinch to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes *; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 2 to 3 cups chopped baby kale *; 1/3 to ½ cup cooked GF pasta (of choice) (+/-) *; Vegan Parmesan Cheese