Firey Spanish Bean Soup

Based on a great soup served by the Columbia restaurant in Tampa, this fiery soup cooks up quick when you're craving something spicy and hot. 
* 8 servings 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons bacon fat
* 1 onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 chorizo sausage, casings removed
* 1 (14 ounces) can beef broth
* 1 (14 ounces) can chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon Essence of Emeril
* 2 (15 ounces) cans garbanzo beans, drained
* 1 (15 ounces) can sliced potatoes, drained
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 pinch saffron 
== Directions ==
# In a medium stock pot, heat bacon grease over medium heat.
# Cook onion and garlic until soft, being careful not to brown.
# Crumble chorizo and heat until well cooked.
# Drain grease and return pan to heat.
# Add remaining ingredients.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 
Category:Spanish Soups
Category:Bacon grease Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
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Category:Saffron Recipes
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