Hot Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

1 T. Olive Oil
1 1/2 C. Chopped Onion
5 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Pkg. Tampico's Chorizo Mix
4 oz. Hot Chorizo, diced
2 1/2 C. Water (room temp.)
2 1/2 C. Chicken Broth
1 1/2 C. Dried Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 Bay Leaves, whole
6 C. Escarole, Chopped
1 T. Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 t. Salt
1/2 t. Ground Black Pepper
1/4 t. Cayenne Pepper
 

Serves

Serves 6

Instructions

Heat a medium size stockpot over medium-high heat. Add oil to stockpot; swirl to coat. Add onion; saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and chorizo; saute 2 minutes. Stir in 2-1/2 cups of water, broth, chickpeas, 1 package of Tampico's Chorizo Mix and 2 bay leaves. Cover; bring to a boil than reduce heat to a simmer (low-medium heat) for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and discard. Add escarole and remaining ingredients, stirring  until escarole wilts. 
Serve Immediately and Enjoy!

Meat and Poultry