Chickpea chowder with shrimp and chorizo

Chickpea chowder with shrimp and chorizo

This is the perfect soup for those days when we need comfort. You will fall under its charm!

4
10 min
25 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c (180 ml) pancetta, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 c (1.5 l) potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 c (250 ml) vegetable, seafood or chicken stock
  • 1 can 14 oz (398 ml) Del Monte chick peas
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 lb (300 g) small shrimp, peeled
  • 4 c (1 litre) fresh or frozen spinach
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) harissa
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) freshly chopped cilantro

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped pancetta for 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Add the chopped potato, stock, chickpeas and cumin.
  4. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and spinach and continue cooking for about 3 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  7. Serve soup as a meal garnished with sour cream, harissa and cilantro.