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Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic. Peel and dice the carrot. Dice the red bell pepper. Roughly chop the fresh parsley, reserving some for garnish.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the garlic, carrot, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring well.
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir to combine.
Add the drained chickpeas, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
Stir in most of the chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with the remaining fresh parsley. Enjoy your Middle Eastern Chickpea & Tomato Stew!