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SPANISH CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SOUP

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Slice chorizo into thin rounds. Dice onion and mince garlic. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice tomatoes.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chorizo and set aside.
  • Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes begin to break down.
  • Add drained chickpeas, cooked chorizo, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy Spanish Chickpea and Chorizo Soup!
  • Author: Susan C. Sexton