Butter Bean, Chorizo and Red Onion Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Warm and hearty Butter Bean, Chorizo and Red Onion Soup
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Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces chorizo sausage , chopped into small bite-sized pieces
2 red onions , roughly diced
2 garlic cloves , very finely sliced
2 sprigs thyme
2 tins butter beans , drained
1 savoy cabbage , outer leaves removed , core removed , and leaves roughly chopped
1 lemon , grated zest , plus juice of half the lemon
1 ounce parsley , roughly chopped
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
464
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
Butter Bean, Chorizo, and Red Onion Soup is a chunky and hearty soup that is sure to warm you up on cold days. The combination of butter beans and chorizo creates a unique and delicious flavor that is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Red onions and savoy cabbage give this soup a fresh and vibrant taste. This recipe is gluten-free, making it perfect for people with gluten intolerance. This soup is easy to make and perfect for batch cooking, so you can enjoy it throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped chorizo and stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes until browned.
2.Add diced red onions, sliced garlic and thyme sprigs and cook for a further 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
3.Add the drained butter beans and chopped savoy cabbage to the saucepan and mix well.
4.Add 500ml of water and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
5.Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
6.Remove the thyme sprigs and add grated lemon zest and lemon juice to the pan. Mix well.
7.Divide the soup into bowls, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

PROS

This soup is filling and comforting, perfect for cold days.

The combination of butter beans, chorizo and red onion creates a unique and delicious flavor.

It is gluten-free and contains a good source of protein and fiber.

CONS

This soup is relatively high in calories and fat due to the chorizo.

It might not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans due to the use of chorizo.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in protein and fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer periods of time.
Butter beans are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber while chorizo is rich in iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.
Red onions contain quercetin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties.

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