Chickpea And Rosemary Soup With Sizzling Chorizo Recipes

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Put a medium pan on the heat and tip in the tomatoes, followed by a can of water. While the tomatoes are heating, quickly chop the chorizo into chunky pieces (removing any skin) and shred the cabbage.
• Pile the chorizo and cabbage into the pan with the chilli flakes and chickpeas, then crumble in the stock cube. Stir well, cover and leave to bubble over a high heat for 6 mins or until the cabbage is just tender. Ladle into bowls and eat with crusty or garlic bread.

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.

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.