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Portuguese Sausage and Black Bean Soup

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  • Servings:

    20 (219 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    40 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    60 minutes

Ingredients

This soup can be made up to three days in advance; in fact, its flavor matures after a night in the fridge. Scallions, cilantro, and lime make lovely garnishes if you'd like a little green to brighten up the dish. 
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
2 bay leaves
1 (4 oz.) can diced fire-roasted mild green chiles
1 recipe Homemade Sausage, Chorizo-style
2 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken stock
2 (15 oz.) cans low-sodium black beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) cans low-sodium black beans, undrai
Portuguese Sausage and Black Bean Soup

Directions

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook the vegetables until soft (12-15 minutes).
2. Add the oregano, cumin, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove the vegetable mixture to a dish and return the pot to the stove.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot, add the chorizo to the pan and saute, stirring frequently, until the meat is golden brown (6-8 minutes). Drain the excess fat and discard.
4. Return the vegetable mixture to the pan with the chorizo. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low, simmer to combine flavors, heat beans, and reduce liquid (15-20 minutes).
5. Serve hot or freeze in small batches for future meals.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 20 (219 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 110 kcal (5%)
Calories from Fat 41 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 5 g (7%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (6%)
Cholesterol 14 mg (5%)
Sodium 228 mg (9%)
Total Carbohydrates 10 g (3%)
Dietary Fiber 1 g (5%)
Protein 8 g (13%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 11 mg (12%)
Minerals
Calcium 35 mg (3%)
Iron 2 mg (8%)
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