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Ingredients

  • 1 T canola oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 t sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 t hot paprika (can substitute 1/2 t paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper)
  • 1/4 t saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 lb red potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sugar and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, saffron, ginger, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. Stir in the chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes with their juice, and broth. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and continue to simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a spoon to thicken the soup slightly. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • The soup can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month. Thaw (if frozen), and reheat over low heat (do not boil)