Description
A hearty and flavorful Chorizo Chickpea Stew that combines spicy and smoky chorizo with tender chickpeas in a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for a comforting and filling meal served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 250g / 8 oz chorizo (2 pieces), cut into 8mm / 1/3″ slices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Spices and Herbs
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (can substitute normal paprika)
- 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh, otherwise dried
Other Ingredients
- 400g / 14oz can crushed tomato
- 400g / 14oz can chickpeas, drained (or other beans of choice)
- 1 cup chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or small pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for about 3 minutes or until the chorizo is golden and has released its flavorful oils.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf to the pan. Stir continuously for 1 minute to release the aromas and lightly toast the spices without burning.
- Add everything else: Pour in the crushed tomato, drained chickpeas, chicken stock, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and reduce: Let the stew cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Serve the stew hot, ideally with hot crusty bread slathered with butter for an extra comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika if unavailable, though it will change the smoky flavor slightly.
- If preferred, you can replace chickpeas with other beans like cannellini or kidney beans.
- For a spicier stew, add a pinch of chili flakes when adding the aromatics.
- Low sodium chicken stock helps control the salt level; adjust seasoning as needed.
- This stew reheats well and flavors deepen after resting overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
