Hearty Winter Soup with Chorizo

By á-379

Ingredients

• 1 T oil
• 2 c diced cooked chorizo sausage
• 1 c chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 t chili powder
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1/2 c chopped carrot
• 1/2 c chopped celery
• 6 c chopped kale
• 4 c chicken broth
• 1 can 796ml diced tomatoes
• 1 can 540ml chick peas rinsed and drained
• 2 c water
• 1/2 c pearl barley
• 1/2 t ground ppper
• 1/4 t salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a dutch oven over med heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

Drain off all but 1T fat from pan. Add onion and saute until softened. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add carrot and celery; cook stiring frequently for 5 minutes.
Return sausage to pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 30 to 35 minutes or until barley is tender.