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:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 poundchicken chorizo sausage links
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1onion, chopped
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1/2bell pepper, any color, chopped
    1/4 teaspooncrushed red chile flakes
    1/2 teaspoonground cumin
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    3 cupschicken or vegetable broth
    3 cupscooked black beans, drained and rinsed

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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

Serving Size

Calories

400

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

6g

Cholesterol

60mg

Sodium

1310mg

Total Carbohydrate

30g

Dietary Fiber

11g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

28g

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