Tomato, Chorizo and White Bean Soup

Hearty, smoky, and full of rich flavour, this soup combines spicy chorizo with tender beans and a tomato base for the perfect winter warmer. Serve with crusty bread for a simple, satisfying meal.

Serves: 6

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 red capsicum, diced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika, ground
• 2 cans of tomatoes, crushed
• 1 L vegetable stock
• 6 chorizo sausages, sliced
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• Fresh parsley to serve

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over a low heat. Add garlic and red capsicum, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until soft. 
2. Add smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic.
3. Add canned tomatoes and stock and simmer until capsicum has softened
4. Whilst simmering the tomato mixture, heat a fry pan over a medium heat and cook the chorizo on all sides so each piece is sealed. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate. 
5. Remove the tomato mixture from the heat and blend with a stick blender.
6. Return the pot to the heat and add the chorizo and beans
7. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and season to taste. 
8. Top with some parsley and serve with crusty bread