Creamy bean soup with chorizo and crusty bread

Soup Chorizo Quick Autumn Winter Spanish Beans

A bowl of soup can be an occasion if you do it right. This creamy bean soup with chorizo is full of flavor, easy to make and perfect for sharing at the table. Serve it in a lovely deep earthenware tableware and you immediately set a tone that invites lingering at the table. Add crusty bread and you have a no-nonsense meal that makes everyone happy.

Recipe

Creamy bean soup with chorizo and crusty bread

This creamy bean soup with chorizo is exactly what you need on a cool evening. Quick to make, flavorful and beautiful served in a deep bowl.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Spanish
Servings	4 people

Preparation time

Preparation time	10 min
Total	30 min

Equipment

Large pot
Immersion blender
Chopping board
Sharp knife
Wooden spoon
Deep bowls

Ingredients

200 g chorizo
2 cans white beans (à 400 g), drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
800 ml vegetable stock
100 ml heavy cream
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Olive oil for drizzling
Crusty bread to serve

How to make creamy bean soup with chorizo and crusty bread?

Cut the chorizo into small cubes and fry them in a large pan over medium heat until crisp, about 3 minutes. Scoop them out of the pan and set aside.
In the remaining chorizo fat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the smoked paprika and stir well.
Add the drained white beans and the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Blend half of the soup with an immersion blender directly in the pan. This gives you a creamy base while leaving some beans whole for texture.
Stir the heavy cream into the soup and season with salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice. Heat for another 2 minutes over low heat.
Ladle the soup into deep bowls. Scatter the crispy chorizo on top and garnish with fresh parsley and a thin drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

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A deep earthenware bowl keeps your soup warmer for longer and immediately looks well-presented at the table. That makes serving feel a bit festive, even on an ordinary weeknight. Choose bowls that match the rest of your tableware, and you'll build a table that really suits you.

Want to make the soup vegetarian? Omit the chorizo and instead add an extra teaspoon of smoked paprika together with some sautéed bell pepper cubes. Equally tasty, and ready in no time. Good quality bowls complete this version as well.