Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into small pieces
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Method

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the carrot, garlic, cumin, cinnamon and half of the cilantro; cook, stirring, unti the spices are toasted about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bring to a simmer; then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the spaghetti is just tender, about 8 more minutes. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the soup. Simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining cilantro and season with salt and pepper. (.