Best 7 Spicy Lentilchickpea Chorizo Soup Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Spicy Lentil and Chickpea Chorizo Soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and ignite your senses. This delectable soup is a delightful blend of hearty lentils, protein-packed chickpeas, and smoky chorizo, all simmering in a rich and flavorful broth. Enhanced with an array of spices, including cumin, paprika, and cayenne, this soup delivers a delightful kick that will leave you craving more. Served with a side of crusty bread or a dollop of sour cream, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy every palate. Dive into the creamy goodness of our Creamy Cauliflower Soup, a velvety delight that's perfect for a light and healthy lunch. If you're in the mood for something more substantial, try our hearty Beef and Barley Soup, a classic comfort food that's packed with tender beef, chewy barley, and a medley of vegetables. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, our flavorful Minestrone Soup is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, simmered in a savory broth.

No matter your taste preferences, this article has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and inspired.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY LENTIL & CHICKPEA STEW



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This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn't like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. -Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, oregano and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Add chickpeas, lentils, olives and paprika; stir in broth and tomato sauce. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours, until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach. Top servings with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY CHORIZO AND RED LENTIL SOUP WITH KALE



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This recipe, adapted from "The Alaska from Scratch" Cookbook," by Maya Wilson, transforms a brothy lentil soup into a spicy, warming main dish with the addition of fresh Mexican-style chorizo and chopped kale. This simple winter dinner also features carrots, which grow unusually sweet in Alaska's summer light and temperatures, and are a root-cellar staple. Sweet or spicy Italian sausage works well as a substitute for the chorizo.

Provided by Julia O'Malley

Categories     easy, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 links fresh (uncured) Mexican-style chorizo, casings removed (1 pound)
2 tightly packed cups chopped kale
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup red lentils
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces and stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the kale, onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. You should hear a steady sizzle from the pot; adjust the heat as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
  • When ready to serve, taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 917 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SPICY LENTIL/CHICKPEA & CHORIZO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup lentils either green or brown
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. chorizo, chopped
1 red onion
3 cloves of garlic
3 tsp, cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp crushed dried chili pepper or more if you like it hot
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 14 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. tomato paste
5 cups chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of about 1/2 lemon or to taste

Steps:

  • Put the lentils in a large saucepan, pour in enough boiling water to cover them generously, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until just tender. Do not over cook. Drain well. Sweat the onions in the olive oil until translucent; add the chorizo, and garlic, stir for about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon and chili, stir to let the spices heat up in the pan, just long enough to release their aroma. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, tomato paste and the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper and lemon juice to taste. This recipe can also be made from smoked linguica as well.

LENTIL AND CHORIZO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 to 4 dried ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed and seeded
1 cup water
4 thick slices bacon, cut into strips 1-inch long x 1/8-inch wide
9 ounces chorizo sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
2 medium onions, diced
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups brown lentils, washed and picked over
3 quarts chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, washed and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toast the chiles in a dry, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until brown all over; they will soften, bubble and release their aroma .Place the chiles in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Transfer the chiles with their water to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Reserve.
  • Fry the bacon in large heavy stockpot over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and saute 3 minutes longer, or until browned. Spoon out excess fat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Then stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes to release its aroma. Add the lentils and reserved chile puree and saute an additional minute.
  • Pour in the stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, occasionally skimming and removing the fat from the top. Stir in the carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes, skimming and discarding the fat from the top. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and cilantro and serve hot, with the lime wedges if desired.

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SOUP



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Sizzling Chorizo & chickpea soup

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g can chopped tomato
110g pack of chorizo sausage (unsliced)
140g wedge Savoy cabbage
sprinkling dried chilli flakes
410g can chickpea , drained and rinsed
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
crusty bread or garlic bread, to serve

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 4.26 milligram of sodium

CREAMY CHORIZO AND CHICKEN SOUP



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Spicy sausage and tender chicken make a tasty pair in this creamy soup. Packed with tons of flavor and so simple to make! Searing is the trick for tender chicken. Be sure to sprinkle parmesan on top before serving, it definitely adds a little sumthin' sumthin'!

Provided by *Fat~Dog~Lane*

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound chorizo sausage, casings removed
4 cups chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
salt to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat, then add the butter. Stir in chicken and season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, then stir in the garlic. Place chicken onto a plate and set aside.
  • Cook the chorizo until it becomes a dark golden brown, breaking up the large pieces, using the same pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, and reserved chicken with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Serve soup garnished with Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 916.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

RED LENTIL & CHORIZO SOUP



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Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
200g cooking chorizo , peeled and diced
1 large onion , chopped
2 carrots , chopped
pinch of cumin seeds
3 garlic cloves , chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika , plus extra for sprinkling
pinch of golden caster sugar
small splash red wine vinegar
250g red lentil
2 x 400g cans chopped tomato
850ml chicken stock
plain yogurt , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the chorizo and cook until crisp and it has released its oils. Remove with a slotted spoon into a bowl, leaving the fat in the pan. Fry the onion, carrots and cumin seeds for 10 mins until soft and glistening, then add the garlic and fry for 1 min more. Scatter over the paprika and sugar, cook for 1 min, then splash in the vinegar. Simmer for a moment, then stir in the lentils, and pour over the tomatoes and chicken stock.
  • Give it a good stir, then simmer for 30 mins or until the lentils are tender. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth-ish but still chunky. Can be made several days ahead or frozen for 6 months at this point. Serve in bowls, drizzled with yogurt and olive oil, scattered with the chorizo and a sprinkling of paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick of heat.
  • If you don't have any chorizo, you can substitute ground beef or sausage.
  • If you don't have any lentils, you can substitute black beans or kidney beans.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Conclusion:

This spicy lentil, chickpea, and chorizo soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is both healthy and delicious, try this spicy lentil, chickpea, and chorizo soup. You won't be disappointed!

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