Warm chickpea and chorizo soup

This filling soup is not only super simple to make, but it is honestly exploding with flavour. This recipe is a classic Spanish dish that has made its way to the rest of the world because of how incredibly delicious it is. While chickpeas are super high in protein, the chorizo adds that spicy flavour that Spaniards love so much. With only six ingredients, this dish is perfect for whipping up when you just don’t feel like being stuck in the kitchen all night. Somehow, this amazing taste can be achieved in just over thirty minutes of cooking. So if you’re looking for an easy but delicious meal, this is your best option!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (100g) chorizo sausage, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken liquid stock

Method

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook for 2 minutes or until crisp. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Add tomato, chickpeas, stock and 2 cups cold water. Bring mixture to the boil. Cover and leave to simmer while stirring, for 10 minutes or until heated through completely.
2. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with bread.