Chickpea Soup With Chorizo And Garlic

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In '300 sensational soups' by carla snyder and meredith deeds

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Steps

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In a large pot , heat oil over medium heat.

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Add onion , carrot , celery , and zucchini.

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Saute until softened , about 6 minutes.

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Add chorizo , garlic , and thyme.

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Saute , breaking up chorizo with the back of a wooden spoon , until no longer pink , about 5 minutes.

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Add stock , tomato paste , and paprika.

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Bring to a simmer.

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Add chickpeas and simmer until heated through , about 10 minutes.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with parsley.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, chorizo sausage, garlic, dried thyme, chicken stock, tomato paste, paprika, chickpeas, salt, fresh ground black pepper, flat leaf parsley