SPANISH CHORIZO CHICKPEA SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Sausage

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

• olive oil
• 150g chorizo sausage, finely chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
• 500g fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 8 fresh tomatoes, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 1 x 410g tin or jar of good-quality cooked chickpeas, drained
• 1.3 liters chicken stock
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 55g pata negra, Spanish ham or prosciutto, finely chopped
• extra virgin olive oil
• 2 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Put a couple of tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot and add the chorizo. Allow to heat up and cook for a couple of minutes until the fat comes out of the chorizo, then add your onion, garlic and celery. Turn the heat down and cook slowly for 15 minutes with a lid on and without coloring the onions. Now take the lid off - the smell and color will be fantastic. Stir it around and get some color happening now. Add your spinach, tomatoes, chickpeas and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for around 40 minutes. At this point you can remove about a third of the mixture and purée it in a food processor. Pour it back into the pot, give it a good stir and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the pata negra or ham and 2 or 3 tablespoons of good Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Divide into bowls and grate some hard-boiled egg on top. The egg was a bit unexpected when I was given this in Barcelona, but it actually adds a lovely richness to it. http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/soup-recipes/scrumptious-spanish-chickpea-chorizo

Stupid_idiot
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chorizo. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Nabil Love
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Dr Anbesse Jima
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Nirip Balami
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I made this soup for my family and they all raved about it! They said it was the best soup they had ever had.


Sajawal Malik
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chorizo and chickpeas. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


YT DEVIL
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I think I will use less chorizo next time.


Lucky Lehlohonolo
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Raymond Mupatapanja
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but I loved this soup! The chickpeas and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M H A WAITERE
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of chorizo and chickpeas. It's a great meal for a cold night.


Mr, stark Adams
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the chorizo added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Oluwa Martha
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The chorizo and chickpeas were a perfect combination, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.