Smoky Chorizo and White Bean Soup

A warm bowl of soup with smoky chorizo sausage, white beans, and a broth thickened with pureed vegetables is perfect for cold winter nights.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock
• 1 link chorizo sausage, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.

Step 2

Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce heat to low, add white beans and chorizo sausage, and heat for another 10 minutes.