Dinner for 2
Chorizo Orzo Summer Stew
Chorizo, peppers, corn, tomato, and orzo simmer in stock for a warm stew finished with lemon and parsley.
Typical price
$11.63for 4 servings
$2.91 per serving$11.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
SpanishDairy-freeDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.55Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.86Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- bunch of spring onions sliced
- 1 red pepper cut into small cubes
- 50 g chorizo cut into small cubes
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 75 g orzo
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 200 g can sweetcorn drained
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 350 ml low-salt chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 bunch parsley chopped
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat and cook the spring onions, pepper, and chorizo for 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and smoked paprika, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the orzo, corn, tomato, and stock, then bring the stew to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
- Cook sausage until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice before serving.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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