Supersmooth, Light-as-Air Hummus

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)*

1 tsp

baking soda

6 1/2 cups

water

1 cup

light tahini paste (Ottolenghi recommends 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons, but I thought anywhere between ⅔ and 1 cup was great)

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice

medium cloves garlic, crushed

1 1/2 tsp

sea salt

6 1/2 tbsp

ice cold water

Unrefined olive oil and sweet paprika for finishing, if desired