Fava Bean and Chorizo Stew

Ingredients

• Chorizo sausage (8 ounces, sliced)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Red bell pepper (1, diced)
• Fava beans (2 cups, shelled (or 1 can, drained and rinsed))
• Canned tomatoes (14 ounces, diced)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Lime (1, juiced)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the shelled fava beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the fava beans are tender and the flavors meld together.
6. Add the cooked chorizo sausage back into the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
8. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, and enjoy this delightful stew!