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Leek, Butter Bean & Crispy Chorizo Soup

Bowls of Leek, Butter Bean & Crispy Chorizo Soup topped with finely chopped chorizo and garnished with green onion.
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A rich and comforting Leek, Butter Bean & Crispy Chorizo Soup that combines creamy blended leeks and beans with a smoky, crunchy chorizo and rosemary topping. Perfect for chilly evenings and hearty winter meals.

Ingredients

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  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large leeks, sliced
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 800ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 tbsp crème fraîche, plus extra to serve
  • 110g chorizo, finely cubed
  • 4 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced leeks and cook for 15 minutes until softened and golden.
  3. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the drained butter beans and hot stock, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup using a stick blender until smooth.
  6. Stir in the crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
  7. In a separate frying pan, heat a small amount of olive oil and cook the diced chorizo for 5–6 minutes until crispy.
  8. Stir in chopped rosemary and cook for another minute.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the chorizo and rosemary mixture, and drizzle with the flavored oil.
  10. Optionally, serve with crusty bread and an extra dollop of crème fraîche.

Notes

  • Use vegetable stock and skip chorizo for a vegetarian version.
  • Coconut cream or oat crème fraîche can be used for dairy-free diets.
  • Soup thickens in the fridge—add stock or water when reheating.
  • Chorizo topping should be added fresh to maintain crunch.
  • Can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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