White Bean Soup Spanish Style Food

WHITE BEAN AND CHORIZO SOUP

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.

WHITE BEAN SOUP - SPANISH STYLE

Steps:

• In a large pot, gently fry bacon, set bacon aside, and discard grease.
• Brown carrot rounds in remaining bacon grease, using drizzles of olive oil as needed.
• Add celery and cook until semi tender.
• Add onions and cook until translucent.
• Add garlic, spices, bay leaf, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and bring up to boil.
• Add beans with broth, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Correct seasoning, remove bay leaf, garnish with more crumbled bacon, and serve with crusty bread.