BLACK BEAN SOUP W/ CHORIZO & CHICKEN

BLACK BEAN SOUP W/ CHORIZO & CHICKEN image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed (or other spicy sausage)
2 cups chopped peeled carrots 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 bay leaves 6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 2 t. dried thyme)
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or more)
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Steps:

1 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. 2 Add chorizo and next 4 ingredients; saute until sausage is cooked through, breaking up sausage with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. 3 Add garlic and thyme, saute 2 minutes. 4 Add 5 cups broth, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 20 minutes. 5 Add beans and chicken; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes, adding more broth if desired. 6 Discard bay leaves, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.