Description
Chorizo Chickpea Stew is a hearty, spicy, and comforting one-pot meal featuring smoky chorizo and creamy chickpeas, infused with warm smoked paprika and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings, this flavorful stew is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and delivers a nourishing, soul-warming experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 200g Spanish or Mexican chorizo, sliced or crumbled
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or equivalent cooked chickpeas)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 500ml vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Optional Spices and Variations
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat
- Greens like kale, spinach, or Swiss chard (added near the end)
- Roasted red peppers (for tomato-free variation)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the onion and finely mince the garlic. Slice or crumble the chorizo to your preferred texture. Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and starch.
- Sauté Chorizo and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until it starts to crisp and releases its oils. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Spices and Tomatoes: Sprinkle smoked paprika and any optional spices like cumin or chili flakes. Stir well to coat the chorizo and aromatics. Pour in crushed tomatoes, scraping the pot’s bottom to loosen any flavorful browned bits.
- Stir in Chickpeas and Broth: Add chickpeas to the pot and pour in the broth, ensuring a stew-like consistency. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes to develop rich, layered flavors.
- Finish and Garnish: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra chili flakes as desired. Just before serving, stir in fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for brightness and color.
Notes
- Choose quality chorizo for the best flavor impact.
- Smoked paprika is essential for smokiness without overwhelming heat.
- Simmer the stew slowly to deepen flavors and soften chickpeas perfectly.
- Adjust broth quantity to your preferred stew consistency.
- This stew often tastes better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg