Name: Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed well and thinly sliced; 4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes or tomato puree; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 0.5 teaspoon paprika (regular sweet); 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 cups baby spinach; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Soup

4.6

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Chorizo lends this soup inspired by ingredients popular around the Mediterranean a smoky paprika flavor, and since it's sautéed first, much of the fat is drained away. Be sure to buy dry-cured, salami-style Spanish chorizo, not soft, raw Mexican-style sausage by the same name.

By Ivy Manning

Updated on November 12, 2016

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 1 3/ cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed well and thinly sliced
4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
½ teaspoon paprika (regular sweet)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cups baby spinach
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Cook chorizo in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the fat melts out, about 5 minutes. Set aside to drain on paper towels; discard fat.
Add oil to the pot and place over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until just soft, 4 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes (or puree) and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add broth, chickpeas and sweet and smoked paprika; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add spinach, pepper and the reserved chorizo; cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320	Calories
14g	Fat
36g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g	29%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Vitamin A 4288IU	86%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Folate 163mcg	41%
Sodium 676mg	29%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 5mg	26%
Magnesium 84mg	20%
Potassium 887mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.