Fragrant Ginger Garbanzo Slow Simmer

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 Cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 celery ribs
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans canned garbanzo beans
• 1 can tomato puree
• 4 cups herb broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 oz baby spinach leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.25 cup parsley
• pinch salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
2. 2Stir in tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander seeds, sweet paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add rinsed garbanzo beans, tomato puree, herb broth, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. 4Stir in baby spinach leaves until wilted. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
5. 5Finish with fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.