Mediterranean Hummus (Creamy Homemade Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 x 400 g can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed, reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish (optional))
• ¼ cup hulled tahini ((65 g))
• 2 tablespoons cold water, (extra if needed)
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (~ 1-2 lemons)
• 2 medium cloves garlic, (skin on, coarsely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika