Description
A comforting and hearty stew that combines spiced chorizo, creamy chickpeas, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 400g canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 400g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 500ml vegetable or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle some olive oil and add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced chorizo to the pot and cook until browned.
- Toss in chopped bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Sprinkle paprika and cumin into the pot, stirring well to blend the spices with the vegetables and meat.
- Pour in chickpeas and crushed tomatoes, deglazing the pot with their juices.
- Add enough broth to cover the mixture and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for about 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chorizo for mushrooms. This stew freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chickpea stew, chorizo, Spanish recipe, comfort food, hearty stew