Butterbean, Chorizo and Cabbage Soup
Preparation time: 15 mins
Serves 4 -6
Ingredients:1 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, finely sliced
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
450g/1lb waxy potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 x 400g/15oz cans butterbeans, rinsed and drained
110g/4oz chorizo sausage, cut into cubes ½cm/¼ inch
450ml/1 pint vegetable stock
1 small Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed, cut into small wedges
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO………..
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cayenne and cook gently for 10 – 15 minutes or until soft but not coloured.
- Add the diced potatoes and garlic and continue to cook for a further 15 minutes or until they are just beginning to break up.
- Stir in the butterbeans and chorizo and pour over the vegetable stock.
- Lay the cabbage wedges on top and season, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
- Divide the soup between four warmed bowls, sprinkle with parsley and serve at once.