Castilian-Style Chickpea and Chorizo Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

A rustic, hearty stew featuring tender chickpeas simmered with smoky chorizo and aromatic spices, embodying traditional Castilian flavors. This Spanish-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs dried chickpeas, Spanish chorizo, sliced, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 6 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• to taste salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 cup dried chickpeas overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 oz sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for 4-5 minutes until it releases its fragrant oils and starts to crisp.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked chickpeas, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until chickpeas are tender.
6. Step 6: Season with salt to taste and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove bay leaf.
7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.