Spanish Chorizo Chickpea Stew is a hearty and delicious meal. A smokey spiced tomato sauce is packed with chorizo sausage and chickpeas. This recipe screams comfort in a bowl!
In a large frying pan or small pot on medium high heat, add the olive oil and sliced chorizo. Sauté the chorizo for 5-6 minutes or until nicely browned.
Add in the onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, paprika, chili powder and bay leaf. Sauté for 2-3 minute or until the onion is tender.
Add the crushed tomato, chickpeas, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
Bring to a simmer then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes uncovered, stirring often, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Remove the bay leaf.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chorizo Notes: if you cannot find smoked chorizo sausage, you may substitute for fresh chorizo sausage. Remove the casings and crumble the sausage meat. Pan fry until cooked through. You may also use a plant based chorizo for a vegetarian and vegan recipe.