Chickpea And Rosemary Soup With Sizzling Chorizo Recipes

CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and onion and cook until the chorizo crisps slightly and the onion softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, cumin and cayenne until combined. Stir in the chickpeas, tomatoes with their liquid and chicken broth until combined. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with the salt and black pepper. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a stock pot and cook the onion until soft and translucent.
• Add the stock, tomatoes, carrots, celery, potato and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
• Add the chorizo and heat through.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and croutons.

CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Place the water, celery, chorizo and chickpeas in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 8-10 hours. Stir in tomatoes, pasta and salt; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes longer., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

CREAMY CHICKPEA & ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute.
• Add chickpeas and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; let cool slightly.
• Transfer soup to a blender; cover loosely, and puree until just smooth.
• Return to the saucepan and stir in lemon juice and sea salt to taste.
• Serve, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig, or an additional drizzling of olive oil.