Spanish Bean Soup – Fiery! 🥣
Overview:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 255 per serving
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (based on 1 review)
Description:
This fiery Spanish Bean Soup recipe, inspired by the Columbia restaurant in Tampa, is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something spicy and hot. Packed with flavor from chorizo, garlic, and saffron, it’s a comforting yet zesty dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chorizo sausages, crumbled
- 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1-2 bay leaves
- Pinch of saffron threads
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | In a medium stock pot, heat bacon grease over medium heat. |
| 2. | Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until soft but not browned. |
| 3. | Crumble the chorizo sausages into the pot, stirring occasionally until well cooked. |
| 4. | Drain any excess grease from the pot, then return it to the heat. |
| 5. | Pour in both cans of broth, followed by the drained garbanzo beans, diced potatoes, bay leaves, and saffron threads. |
| 6. | Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes. |
| 7. | Once the soup has simmered and the flavors have melded together, remove the bay leaves before serving. |
| 8. | Ladle the fiery Spanish Bean Soup into bowls and enjoy it piping hot! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 255
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 13.2mg
- Sodium: 855mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.5g
- Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Protein: 11.8g
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, < 60 Mins
Tips:
- For an extra kick of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to your bowl.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop, so don’t hesitate to make a big batch for leftovers.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying meal.
