Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding broth or water if the soup has thickened.

What type of noodles work best?

Use gluten-free pasta, regular pasta, or small noodles like orzo or ditalini. Add them in the last 10 minutes of cooking so they don't become mushy.

Can I use dried chickpeas instead of canned?

Dried chickpeas require pre-soaking and 1–2 hours of cooking, making this a longer recipe. Canned chickpeas are recommended for the 30-minute time frame.

What can I substitute for tomato paste?

Use additional crushed tomatoes (about 1/4 cup per 1 Tbsp paste) or tomato sauce, though the flavor will be slightly thinner and less concentrated.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, if you use olive or avocado oil. All other ingredients are plant-based.

1-Pot Chickpea Noodle Soup (Gluten-Free)

Name: 1-Pot Chickpea Noodle Soup (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil; 1/2 cup diced white onion or shallot; 1/2 medium red bell pepper ((chopped)); 3 cloves garlic, minced ((3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp)); 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1-3 Tbsp tomato paste; 2-3 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup ((or omit if avoiding sugar)); Sea salt to taste; 2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch cayenne pepper ((optional)); 1 pinch each cardamom and coriander ((optional)); 1 ½ 15-ounce cans cooked chickpeas ((rinsed and drained)); 4-5 whole kalamata or green olives ((optional // pitted and halved)); Lemon wedges; Bread (gluten-free or this recipe or flatbread); Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro; Rice or cauliflower rice; Brown rice pasta (I love Trader Joe's organic brand with quinoa)

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
1/2 cup diced white onion or shallot
1/2 medium red bell pepper ((chopped))
3 cloves garlic, minced ((3 cloves yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp))
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1-3 Tbsp tomato paste
2-3 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup ((or omit if avoiding sugar))
Sea salt to taste
2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper ((optional))optional
1 pinch each cardamom and coriander ((optional))optional
1 ½ 15-ounce cans cooked chickpeas ((rinsed and drained))
4-5 whole kalamata or green olives ((optional // pitted and halved))optional
Lemon wedges
Bread (gluten-free or this recipe or flatbread)
Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Rice or cauliflower rice
Brown rice pasta (I love Trader Joe's organic brand with quinoa)

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Instructions

1
Heat a large rimmed metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and fragrant.
2
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, coconut sugar, sea salt, paprika, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (optional), cardamom, and coriander (optional). Stir to combine.
3
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add chickpeas and olives (optional). Stir to combine. Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and marry with the beans.
5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more cumin or paprika for smokiness, cayenne for heat, coconut sugar for sweetness, cardamom and coriander for earthiness (or slight curry flavor), chili powder for smoke/heat, or olives for saltiness and to balance the tomato flavor. Cook longer, as needed, to develop flavors.
6
Serve as is or with bread, pasta, or rice. I loved this alongside a kale salad, and it went especially well over gluten-free pasta! Garnish with fresh lemon juice, additional olives, and cilantro or parsley for extra flavor (optional).
7
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop until completely warmed through.