Lemon Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• minced parsley (for garnish)
• 1 small lemon (juiced)
• 2 teaspoons garlic infused olive oil
• 2 short celery stalks (finely chopped)
• 1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 heaping teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas ((garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained)
• 1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
• 8 ounces short pasta (like cavatelli)
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)