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A small bowl of Chorizo steew with spniach and chickpeas.

Smoky Spanish Chorizo Stew with Spinach and Chickpeas

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Smoky Spanish chorizo stew with spinach and chickpeas combines the rich paprika-infused oil from the chorizo with a nutty chickpea stew that’s brightened with some spinach and a zing of fresh lemon. Made in one big pot, this recipe combines easy-to-find ingredients and a meal that feeds 6 can be made in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course, meal, meat
Cuisine Authentic Spanish recipe, Mediterranean, Spain
Servings 6 people
Calories 566 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot with lid 10-12-inches in diameter (25-30 cm)
  • 1 pot for heating the stock

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced fine
  • 5 cloves of garlic chopped fine
  • 14 oz. 400g of fresh chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 17 oz. 500g frozen spinach
  • 17 oz. 500g jar of prepared chickpeas
  • 14 oz. 400g can of diced tomatoes
  • 16 fl oz. 500ml of vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 1 heaped teaspoon of Spanish La Vera smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Cracked black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 lemon for garnish

Instructions
 

Step 1 - Prepare veggie stock

  • In a small pot, prepare your chicken/vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.
    16 fl oz.
    A large pot of homemade chicken stock

Step 2 - Prepare base sauce and chorizo

  • Heat half the oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for around 5 minutes or until they become golden.
    4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion
    diced onion in a pan
  • Add the chorizo sausage and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until you see the rich chorizo-infused oil start to release from the chorizo sausage.
    14 oz. 400g of fresh chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
    pieces of chorizo cook in a pan with some sauteed onions.

Step 3 - Add veggies and spices

  • Add the potatoes and continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
    2 potatoes
    some potatoes are added to a pan with some fried chorizo and onions.
  • Add the garlic, spices, and can of diced tomatoes and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and stir through.
    5 cloves of garlic, 17 oz. 500g frozen spinach, 14 oz. 400g can of diced tomatoes, 1 heaped teaspoon of Spanish La Vera smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Add the ketchup and white wine vinegar and stir through. Then add 3-4 ladles worth of stock, season to taste, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of ketchup

Step 4 - Add chickpeas, season, and serve.

  • Finally, add the chickpeas and stir into the stew. Simmer for around 5 minutes. Add more vegetable stock if you want a more liquid consistency.
    17 oz. 500g jar of prepared chickpeas
    Chickpeas are added to a large pot of ingredients.
  • Before serving, season with some fresh cracked black pepper, and serve with a few slices of fresh lemon.
    Cracked black pepper for seasoning, 1 lemon
    A small bowl of Chorizo steew with spniach and chickpeas.

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