Chorizo White Bean Soup
Chorizo White Bean Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines spicy chorizo and creamy white beans in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this delightful soup is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Each spoonful offers a comforting blend of textures and tastes, reminiscent of family traditions and laughter around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh chorizo sausage
- 2 cups canned great northern or cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, dicing the carrots, slicing celery, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Push veggies aside; add chorizo and brown for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in white beans and chicken broth; combine well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg