This spicy and bold 15 Bean Soup with chorizo sausage and chipotle in adoble sauce will definitely satisfy any hearty appetite.
We are having some snow in our area.... below freezing temperatures.. and severe winter weather. My soup pot is definitely doing over-time on my stove the next few days.
I bought a bag of 15 bean soup mix when I was buying my black eyed peas for New Year, so I knew this was a perfect time to cook them up. I knew that adding sausage would be a crowd favorite for my son and husband. I wanted the soup to be really spicy and I decided that some chipotle in adobe sauce would make the soup extra delicious.
Now we love our food really spicy... so using an entire can of blended chipotle is not too spicy for my family. I suggest you always adjust any recipe to your family's palate and flavor preferences. Start with 1-2 Tbs of chipotle and add more as you like. We loved the spice, but it was also nice to cool things down with some sour cream so don't forget to add your garnishes.
If you are finally getting winter weather this year like we are... heat things up with this 15 Bean Chorizo and Chipotle Soup.
15 Bean Chorizo and Chipotle Soup
Recipe by Ramona from Kitchen Simmer
Ingredients:
10 cups water
1 1/2 pounds Mexican chorizo sausage
2 cups diced celery
2 cups diced onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
red chili flakes to taste (optional)
1 Tbs Chili powder (used for chili con carne)
1 Tbs chicken soup bullion (I used Knorr brand)
1/2 Tbs cumin powder
1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
Chipotle in adobe (blended until smooth) - Start with 2Tbs and adjust
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
Garnishes:
Sour cream
sliced jalapenos
sliced scallions
tortilla chips
Directions:
Step 1: Wash and rinse the 15 bean mix. Pick through to make sure there are no stones. Then soak in cold water overnight. The next morning, rinse and drain.


Step 3: In a separate pan, brown chorizo sausage well. Then add the carrots, celery and onions to the sausage with a little salt and black pepper and saute for another 5 minutes.


Step 5: Blend the chipotole in adobe into a smooth paste/sauce. Add as much as you desire for heat and flavor to the soup. Tip: Place remaining chipotle in a ziploc and freeze for use later. The you just have to break a piece off as needed in future recipes.

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Oh wow - this is perfect for a cold winter day loving the 15 bean soup mix combined with the Chipotle peppers in adobe sauce AND THE CHORIZO in this! Comforting and oh so tasty!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic Ramona! Both hearty and healthy all at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this 15 bean soup mix, but I really need to find me a pack! This looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of it either, Cathleen. So hearty!
ReplyDeleteThis is true comfort in a bowl! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis screamss comfort Ramona!! SOooo good. Whats 15 beans??? I doubt i will get that in India.. anyways sending you loads of warm thought :) Keep the awesomeness!
ReplyDelete15 beans? WOW. This soup is so hearty. Oh, I can just taste the chorizos. Love the addition of chipotle too. Can never say no to anything spicy. Yum!
ReplyDeleteYo can't go wrong with those ingredients. I like how they are all every day items and don't break the bank.
ReplyDeleteI love anything with chipotle, and this sounds perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteWinter has us in a headlock and won't let go! I would love to get my daily dose of fiber with this soup. Undoubtedly I'd have to dial down the heat but would still enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for out snowy day!
ReplyDeleteAnything with chipotle and beans has my name on it! Thanks for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis just sounds really flavorful... must try...
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