Black Bean and Chorizo Soup
Serves 4
Time 45 min
Chicken chorizo is a healthy version of the classic pork sausage. Serve soup with a spoonful of sour cream on top and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken chorizo sausage links
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
Method
Simmer chicken sausages in water for 15 minutes.
Drain and chop.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.
Add sausages, onion, garlic, bell pepper, crushed red chile, cumin and salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add broth and beans. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
Eat as is or serve over whole-wheat couscous or brown rice. Leftover soup will thicken into a stew-like consistency.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 400 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 60mg cholesterol, 1310mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (11g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 28g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken chorizo sausage links
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed