Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium. Add the onion (and bell pepper, if using) and sauté until soft.
Add the Land blend, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander. Stir until fragrant.
Add the drained chickpeas and sauté everything together.
Add the tomato paste and harissa. Stir to bloom the spices with the chickpeas.
Pour in the broth. Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
For the last 5 minutes, uncover and keep at a gentle simmer so it thickens.
Stir in the chopped kale at the very end. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Serve.