Easy Moroccan chickpea stew recipe (vegan)

Name: Easy Moroccan chickpea stew recipe (vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 pound dried chickpeas ((you can also use canned, cooked chickpeas. See notes)); 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or chili); 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground ); 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; A pinch cloves (ground); 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smokey taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves ( minced); 2 cups pureed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped raisins, or other dried fruit; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)