Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into
  • 1/4 -inch-thick slices
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces kale, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups dried cranberry beans or pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Active Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 9 hours 45 minutes (includes soaking time)

Method

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chorizo and cook until lightly golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chorizo to a paper-towel lined plate and pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.
  • (The amount of fat will vary depending on the chorizo that is used.
  • If your chorizo does not render at least 2 tablespoons of fat, then add olive oil.)
  • Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions to the fat and cook over medium heat until soft, 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Add the kale and cook until slightly wilted, 2 minutes.
  • Add the stock, wine and salt; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cranberry beans and cooked chorizo; lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the beans and kale are soft, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with olive oil.