Morrocan Chickpea Soup

Cold snowy day here in Northern Alberta.  Thought I would try a new soup recipe…turned out fantastic.

 – 1 large diced onion
 – 4 cloves minced garlic
 – 1 tsp cinnamon
 – 1 tsp cumin
 – 1 tsp paprika
 – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
 – 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
 – approx. 3 cups chicken broth
 – 2 14 oz cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

In a large saucepan, heated up with a couple tbsp of olive oil saute onions and garlic until translucent.  Add spices and stir for another minute or so.  Add tomatoes, broth and chickpeas.  Bring to a simmer, simmer on low for 45 mins.  Use a pototoe masher to mash some of the chickpeas.  Can also wilt some baby spinach in the soup to finish if desired.

Delish!