Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed (or other spicy sausage)
  • 2 cups chopped peeled carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 2 t. dried thyme)
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or more)
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat.
  • Add chorizo and next 4 ingredients; saute until sausage is cooked through, breaking up sausage with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and thyme, saute 2 minutes.
  • Add 5 cups broth, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add beans and chicken; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes, adding more broth if desired.
  • Discard bay leaves, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.