Step 1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.

Step 2

Flame should be medium to low. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the garlic. Cook for about 1 minutes.

Step 4

Add the spices and move around pot for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ground meat, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ a teaspoon of pepper. Cook meat until completely cooked thru.

Step 6

Then add the chickpeas.

Step 7

Add the tomatoes, sugar and chicken stock.

Step 8

Bring the soup to a bowl.

Step 9

Then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 40-45 minutes. Taste.

Step 10

Add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 11

Add the orzo pasta. Cook for 6 minutes.

Step 12

Turn off heat and add the spinach.

Step 13

Serve with crusty bread or crackers