Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Stew Recipee

An overhead shot of a serving of chickpea stew and with some slices of bread.

5 from 2 votes

Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Stew Recipee

Looking for a light dish for weeknight dinner? Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Stew ticks all the boxes! Delicious, easy to prepare and most importantly, ready in 30 minutes!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings:

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 cup chorizo, (about 3 pieces) cut into small cubes
2 medium bell peppers, diced
1 to 2 pieces dried bay leaf
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
2 cups chickpeas, cooked, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 to 2 cups stock
1 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized or large pot.
Once the oil is ready, add garlic and onion.
Cook until onion has softened.
Add the Spanish chorizo.
Mix and cook until the chorizo has started combining its fat with onion and garlic.
Add bell peppers and crushed tomatoes.
Mix to combine, cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
Uncover and add chickpeas. Mix.
Add smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and sherry vinegar; mix to combine.
Pour stock and add bay leaf; then mix.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
(Taste and adjust seasoning during this time).
Transfer your chorizo and chickpea stew into plates and serve.

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Notes

Cook's Tip #1: Use any stock you prefer -- chicken, beef, or vegetable. They will all work with this chickpea stew recipe.
Cook's Tip #2: Taste before adding salt, especially if your stock is already seasoned.
Cook's Tip #3: You can add more stock if you want but adjust the seasoning accordingly. But remember, this is a stew, not a soup.
Cook's Tip #4: Feel free to chop the chorizo in sizes that you prefer. They are chopped in small cubes in this recipe since I like all the components fitting in a spoon -- chorizo, chickpeas, and bell peppers.

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