White Bean With Kale And Chorizo

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Prep Time: ½ hour while beans cook
Cook time: 2 hours
Serves: 4-6
== Description ==
This soup is a winter staple in our home. It is full of flavor and warmth you through and through.
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ lb dried white beans
* 8½ cups chicken stock
* 1 bay leaf
* pinch saffron threads
* 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
* ¾ lb Spanish chorizo sausage cut into ½ inch pieces
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
* 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
* 1 tbsp sweet paprika
* ¾ lb kale, stemmed and chopped coarsely
* fresh ground black pepper
* sherry vinegar to taste
== Directions ==
# Place the beans in a large pot pour in 8 cups chicken stock and bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat, add bay leaf and pinch of salt.
# Cook partially covered, stirring often and adjusting heat to keep it at a slow steady simmer until the beans are tender. Approximately 2 hours.
# Remove and discard the bay leaf.
# Soak the saffron in the remaining ½ cup chicken stock.
# Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add the chorizo and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned. About 5 minutes.
# Use a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
# Add the onion and cook until softened; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
# Stir in red pepper and paprika, cook 2 minutes.
# Transfer the contents to the pot with beans.
# Stir in saffron with the cooking liquid, the chorizo and kale.
# Bring back to simmer and cook just until the kale is wilted.
# Season with salt and pepper, stir in the vinegar.
# Serve hot.
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Category:Stew Recipes
Category:White bean Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Chorizo Recipes
Category:Kale Recipes