Line a baking sheet with foil, core and seed peppers then slice into quarters. Align peppers on baking sheet and set oven rack about mid-level. Broil peppers on high for 10-15 minutes and until nicely charred. Remove from oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. Chop 1/2 of one of the peppers (2 quarters) into small pieces for topping, set aside.

Place remaining peppers, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, water, salt, cumin and paprika into the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender and blend or puree until very smooth. If you want a thinner hummus, add another tablespoon or two of water. Taste and add additional salt and/or other seasonings as needed.

Transfer to a serving bowl, top with chopped red pepper, parsley, paprika and olive oil, if desired. Hummus stores well in the fridge for one week.