Garbanzo and Chorizo Stew

By á-47

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1 lb. dried garbanzo beans, soaked in water overnight, (or 2 - 15 oz. cans)
• 3 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 sprigs parsley, chopped
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
• 1 lb. chorizo sausage, cut into 1" pieces
• 3 whole Hatch chiles, seeded and stemmed
• 1 lb. fresh spinach, washed well and coarsely chopped
• 1 lb. baby rd potatoes, cut in half

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, combine the water, garbanzo beans, garlic, onion, parsley, bay leaves, salt, pepper, chorizo and chiles and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. If using canned garbanzo beans, simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove from the heat, skim the fat from the stew, and add the spinach, potatoes, and water as neede3d. Cook over medium, heat for 30 minutes, stirring often, or until the potatoes are tender.