Leblabi Tunisian Chickpea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 6 cups water
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups stale crusty bread (like baguette or sourdough)
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)