Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

Summary

Description

Ingredients

1TeaspoonOlive Oil
1CupDried Chorizo (cubed)
3 Celery Stalks
4CloveGarlic (minced)
1 Onion (chopped)
15OunceChickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
4 Kale Leaves (chopped)
6CupChicken Broth
1 1⁄4CupWater
14OunceDiced Tomatoes (canned, fire-roasted)
1TeaspoonChicken Bouillon Powder
1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
1⁄3CupIsraeli Couscous

Instructions

1.Coat the bottom of a heavy pan or large dutch oven set over medium heat with oil. Once hot, add chorizo and cook until brown.
2.Add celery, garlic, and onion; saute until the vegetables are fragrant and soft and the onions translucent. If chorizo doesn’t release enough fat to keep the bottom of the pot well coated, add more olive oil, teaspoon by teaspoon.
3.Add chickpeas and kale. Cook until the greens wilt.
4.Add broth, tomatoes, chicken bouillon, and water. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add couscous and simmer for 10 more minutes.
5.Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.