WHITE BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP

White Bean and Chorizo Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh chorizo link sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound small red potatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 can (15-oz.) great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (32-oz.) container reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

Steps:

1. Cook chorizo in a Dutch oven over medium-high, stirring constantly, until browned and crumbled, about 8 minutes. Drain well on paper towels. Wipe Dutch oven clean.
2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onions and next 5 ingredients, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and cook 1 minute, stirring often
3. Increase heat to high. Add beans, chicken broth, and chorizo, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally and skimming off any fat from top, 20 minutes. Stir in parsley, and serve immediately.