This super spicy soup is flavored with chorizo sausage and vegetables as well a generous dose of cayenne pepper.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 5 stalks celery, chopped
- 5 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 quarts chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil and saute carrots, onion and celery. Add tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and stir in cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.