Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 dried hot red chilies, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (I use aleppo pepper)
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/8 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, with juice
• 1/2 cup drained jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed
• 3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken broth
• sour cream for garnish (optional, I skip it)