Italian Chorizo and Chickpea Stew with Smoked Paprika

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring spicy Italian chorizo, tender chickpeas, and a hint of smoky paprika for a unique Italian twist.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.33/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1poundItalian chorizo(Removed from casing)

£5.00

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.25

1mediumYellow onion(Chopped)

£0.60

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

28ouncesCanned crushed tomatoes

£1.50

15ouncesCanned chickpeas(Drained and rinsed)

£0.65

2cupsChicken broth

£0.50

2teaspoonsSmoked paprika

£0.15

1teaspoonDried oregano

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Or to taste)

0.3cupFresh parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Total Cost

£9.30

£2.33 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
2.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, chicken broth, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the flavors have melded.
5.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
6.
Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping (optional).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

30g

12% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier stew, use hot Italian chorizo or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make the stew vegetarian (check chorizo ingredients carefully).

For a creamier stew, stir in a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream before serving (optional).

Stew can be made ahead of time and reheated; the flavors will deepen even more overnight.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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