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Hearty Spanish Chorizo and Chickpea Stew with Sourdough

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A smoky, rich, and comforting Spanish stew featuring spicy chorizo and creamy chickpeas, perfect for cozy dinners and served with crusty homemade sourdough bread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimentón de la Vera recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 ounces (225g) Spanish chorizo, sliced
  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Crusty homemade sourdough bread (for dipping and soaking up the stew)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium heat for about 5 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and cumin over the veggies, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for 5 minutes until it releases its oils and slightly crisps at the edges.
  6. Pour in the drained chickpeas and broth, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Let the stew simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the broth thickens slightly.
  8. Finish by stirring in the red wine vinegar, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside thick slices of crusty sourdough bread.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash a few chickpeas against the pot sides during the last 10 minutes. Avoid chopping chorizo too finely to allow it to render fat slowly. Season with salt at the end to prevent over-salting. Vegetarian version can use smoked paprika tofu or tempeh and vegetable broth. Gluten-free option replaces sourdough with gluten-free bread.

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Keywords: Spanish stew, chorizo stew, chickpea stew, smoky paprika, comfort food, sourdough pairing, easy stew recipe

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