Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup
Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup brings smoky Portuguese sausage to the forefront, mellowed by creamy garbanzos and sweet potato in a tomato-rich broth. Baby spinach adds a fresh finish, while thyme rounds out the warmth. Serve it on cool evenings when you want a cozy, satisfying bowl with gentle heat and hearty depth.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the chourico in a soup pot over medium-high heat until it releases some oil.
- 2
Add the chopped onion; stir and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Mix in the garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and thyme.
- 4
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir the baby spinach into the soup and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 248.25 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 12.78 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 33.5 g 12%
- Total Fat 7.07 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.01 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.85 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 949.22 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 7.93 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.78 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 103.14 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 393.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 511.51 mcg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin C 18.58 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Thyme, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 248.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Thyme, Garbanzo Beans, Portuguese Sausage. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup healthy?
- Weeknight Chouriço Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 248.25 calories and 12.78 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 949.22 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.01 g (10% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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