Chorizo and White Bean Stew

Chorizo and White Bean Stew
Chorizo and White Bean Stew
If you can't find fresh chorizo, use any fresh sausage. For less heat, choose a sweet (mild) Italian sausage.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Soup/Stew Bean Stew Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Sausage Winter Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • smoked paprika (optional)
  • kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 pound fresh mexican chorizo or italian sausage links
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 10 cups)
  • ingredient info: smoked paprika can be found at most supermarkets.

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and thyme sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add beans and broth and cook, crushing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken sauce, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach by handfuls and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Slice chorizo and fold into stew; add water to thin, if desired. Divide stew among bowls; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Per serving: 570 calories, 33 g fat, 11 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and thyme sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add beans and broth and cook, crushing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken sauce, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach by handfuls and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Slice chorizo and fold into stew; add water to thin, if desired. Divide stew among bowls; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Per serving: 570 calories, 33 g fat, 11 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit