Tomato and Chickpea Soup (Hasa Tamata Ma' Hummus)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1-2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a saucepan and saute the onions until they begin to brown.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cilantro, cumin, and allspice and saute a few minutes more.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.