WHITE BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 link or 5 1/2 ounces Chorizo sausage, diced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tomatoes, diced
4 cups chicken stock
2 (14-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over high heat, and saute the sausage, until it crisps, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the pieces on a paper towel, and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the onion and celery to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add in the garlic, thyme, and paprika and continue cooking and stirring, until the herbs are fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute. Return the chorizo to the pan along with the stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add in the beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season the soup with the sea salt and black pepper before serving.