Heat the olive 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, until the spices are toasted, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 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.

Per Serving: Calories 495; Total Fat 15 grams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Protein 22 grams; Total Carbohydrate 45 grams; Fiber 7 grams; Cholesterol 91 milligrams; Sodium 281 milligrams

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos