Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large carrot, cut into 3-4 pieces
• 1 large stalk celery, cut into 3-4 pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup tahini paste
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon ground toasted cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Raw vegetables (such as cucumber, radish, celery, carrot), for serving
• Warm pita bread, for serving