Chickpea and Vegetable Stew: A thick and filling soup made with chickpeas, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables like carrots and bell peppers.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1 In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2 Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sautŽ for 2-3 minutes until softened.

3 Add the carrots, bell pepper, and potatoes to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4 Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, cumin, and paprika to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

5 Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 Serve hot and enjoy! This soup pairs well with crusty bread or rice.