Black Bean Soup with Chorizo & Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 pound(s) chorizo
• 2 cup(s) chopped peeled carrots
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup(s) celery
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 clove(s) garlic
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh thyme
• 5 cup(s) chicken broth
• 3 can(s) black beans
• 1 pound(s) skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Preparation

1. Heat oil in large pot over med-high heat. Add chorizo, carrots, onions, celery and bay leaves. Saute 10 min, breaking sausage with back of spoon. Add garlic and thyme, saute 2 min. Add 5 cups broth; bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beans and chicken; simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add more broth if desired. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt & pepper.