A Simple and Delicious One Pot Meal: Spanish Bean Soup | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 9

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

white beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a similar flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil.

Once hot, add the onions and carrots along with a dash of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes.

Add the chicken and chorizo, and pepper and cook until chicken is about 3/4 done.

Lower the heat to medium and add the bell pepper and garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the paprika, cumin, and chili flakes to the pot and cook for about 1 minute.

Add the beans, potatoes, and the chicken bouillon dissolved in 6 cups of water. (For a less watery soup, add 4 or 5 cups of water total.)

Bring the soup to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.

Check the soup and add salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley.

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