Even though it is only 13 days to spring, the cold weather is still sticking with us. Therefore, we still have time to enjoy comfort recipes to warm us up during the end of the winter season.

This chickpeas recipe fits perfectly to beat the bitter cold we are experiencing right now.

INGREDIENTS:

Serve 8

1lb. dried chickpeas 

5-cup beef stock (more if needed)

1 medium white onion diced

3 cloves of garlic

2 tablespoon of ground cumin

3 tablespoon of tomato paste

½ lb. beef bones

Chopped parsley for garnish

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

STEPS:

Place the dried chickpeas in a large pot, cover with plenty of cold water.

Let soak overnight.

Drain the dried chickpeas and wash in a sieve under cold water.

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat.

Add the dice onion, crushed garlic and sautéed for few minutes until the onion is translucent.

Then add the chickpeas to mixture stirring frequently for about two more minutes.

Add the beef stock, bones and stir in the tomato paste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer gently for about 2 hours or until the chickpeas are soft and tender but not mushy making sure to stir occasionally. 

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve hot