Slice the onions and garlic. Preheat a pan on medium-low heat and sauté the onions and garlic in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add spices and a chicken stock cube. Drain and rinse the butterbeans and chickpeas. In a pot, combine them with tomato paste, bay leaves, and water.
Gently stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil with the lid on for 30 minutes. Chop the parsley and dill. After cooking, stir in the herbs for added flavour and colour. Enjoy your healthy Butterbean & Chickpea soup!