This Chorizo Bean Soup Is Pure Comfort Food 🍲 😋

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are higher in protein, while pinto beans are typically less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a cost-effective alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add flavor without heat, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Soak pinto beans overnight in water, discarding any that float.

For a quick soak, cover beans with water, boil for 3 minutes, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.

Drain and rinse soaked beans before starting the recipe.

In a large pot, add soaked pinto beans, salt pork, and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour.

In a separate skillet, cook raw chorizo until fully cooked and it renders grease.

Remove cooked chorizo from skillet, reserving the grease.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, jalapeños, and minced garlic to the rendered grease; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add sautéed vegetables to the pot with beans and salt pork.

Remove salt pork from the pot after 1.5 hours of cooking.

Add pork lard to the pot for flavor and let simmer for another 30 minutes.

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