Slow Cooker Spicy Chorizo Green Chile Cannellini Bean Soup is hearty, spicy, flavor-packed and filling. It’s a very easy soup recipe to warm the insides on a cozy winter’s eve.
I wasn’t sure how to start this post and my cheeky teen suggested “It was a dark and stormy night and all I could think about was my need for soup.” Going on to say “as the soup sloshed on the sides of the bowl, all I could imagine was a tiny ship riding the waves”.
While she waxed poetic, I had to acknowledge that indeed all I do think about these days is soup; whether on a dark and stormy night or at 6 a.m. on a frigid winter’s morn. We are currently undergoing ‘a warming trend’ which means the temperature has reached into the 40’s, only to plummet back into the depths of our glacial norm, complete with more snow, in the next days. Sadly, the 40’s were a detectable difference, leading me to realize how cold the 20’s really are.
The mini spike of 20 degrees did not take my [easyazon_link identifier="B004P2NG0K" locale="US" tag="bouldlocav-20"]slow cooker[/easyazon_link] out of commission. It has been in use almost daily, filling the house with gorgeous, homey smells and the promise of warmth and full stomachs….with little effort from me.
The trick of the slow cooker is of course the ingredients and the right match up produces a dish that easily could be believed to have required hours of preparation, multiple dirty pots to wash and toiling over a hot stove. Not so.
Today’s slow cooker soup recipe not only offers a mere 15 minutes of preparation but a bold soup with spicy flavors and only seven ingredients.
The loose Mexican chorizo does not need to be pre-cooked and delivers robust flavor and heat. Cannellini beans bring filling substance and the green chilies their distinct flavor.
Unlike my lyrical offspring, I don’t think this cannellini bean soup needs any romantic description. It’s simple. It’s easy and it’s good. Really good.
How to Make Slow Cooker Spicy Chorizo Green Chile Cannellini Bean Soup – Step by Step:
Unlike some slow cooker soup recipes there is no pre-cooking of any ingredients required. Everything is loaded into the slow cooker to cook together rendering robust spicy flavor! The vegetables are layered on the bottom, followed by the chorizo, beans, green chilies and chicken stock.
More Slow Cooker Soup Recipes You’ll Love:
- Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup
- Slow Cooker Shortcut Red Posole Soup
- Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Mushroom Coconut Soup
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Slow Cooker Spicy Chorizo Green Chile Cannellini Bean Soup
Ingredients
- ½ large Yellow Onion , peeled and chopped
- 2 medium Carrots , scrubbed, top removed and chopped
- 2 large stalks Celery , scrubbed, trimmed and chopped
- 14-16 ounces ground Chorizo
- 2 14.5-ounce cans Cannellini Beans , drained
- 1 4-ounce can Mild Green Chilies
- 6 cups low sodium Chicken Stock
- Garnish: chopped cilantro
Instructions
Add the vegetables to the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker. Break the chorizo into small pieces and layer on top of the vegetables. Add the beans and green chilies, followed by the chicken stock.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours (or on LOW for 6-8 hours). NOTE: If desired the red, rendered fat from the chorizo can be skimmed off the top of the soup with a spoon and discarded. TIP: if refrigerated the fat will solidify and is easily removed before reheating. Serve with a sprinkling of cilantro leaves and some crusty rolls.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I am loving soup these days and this sounds and looks great! Sharing!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds perfect for a cold winter night! I love homemade bean soup 🙂
Toni Dash says
Me too! Especially in the slow cooker when I don’t have to pay attention to it!
Deb says
This is a great addition to my Cold Winter Days line up of recipes. Looks so delicious, thanks for sharing.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds so delicious! I’m getting all warm and toasty just looking at this soup.
Kecia says
This soup looks perfect for a chilly day. I can just imagine how good it had your kitchen smelling as it cooked!
Toni Dash says
I won’t say the smells are the best part, because eating the soup is, but it’s pretty darn close!
Catherine S says
This soup looks so yummy. I love to make soup on busy work days. Thanks for the recipe.
Pam says
Only 15 minutes prep? I am so up for that! Plus this recipe has a ton of my favorite ingredients, like chorizo and green chili!
Jaime says
I don’t know where we’d be without our slow cooker (eating out a lot more, I’m guessing.) This soup looks delicious and so simple to make. Definitely going to try it as we get colder weather moving in over the next week!
Toni Dash says
I agree completely! Mine currently never leaves the countertop!
Tonya says
I’ve had soup on the menu all week. I can’t think of anything that tastes better when the temperatures dip outside.
Toni Dash says
I feel completely the same Tonya!
Liz Mays says
I’d love to try out this recipe. It looks delicious and hearty without being too complicated to make!
Liz says
I could live on sups and I love my slow cooker. Thanks so much Toni.
Toni Dash says
ME TOO Liz! So glad you love this too.
Valerie says
This looks like a bowl of comfort. I love a delicious soup during the winter months.
Theresa says
I love a nice bowl of hot soup in the winter! This recipe would be great for those days that I get home late and don’t want to cook. It sounds super delicious!
Ora Lee Gurr says
Cold weather, easy prep for a delicious sounding meal, and nearly all the ingredients on hand make this dinner tomorrow. I’ll drive to the store for the Cannellini beans and the chorizo in the morning. I prepare a lot of crockpot/slow cooker soups in the winter and this is one I haven’t encountered yet. Thanks for the awesome recipe.
Toni Dash says
I’m so glad you like it! The chorizo is perfect to keep the insides warm during this cold winter!
Crystal says
The prep time for this has me all kinds of excited. I can’t believe it’s so quick to whip up something so yummy. Gotta love the slow cooker!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I have everything in my pantry. I am going to have to try this because it just looks amazing. I love bean soup and this time of year you cant beat that.
Kiwi says
Look at that presentation! I love how you presented this soup with so many beneficial ingredients!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love to try new slow cooker recipes. I use mine a few times a week. I will have to try this delicious recipe this weekend.
Kelly Hutchinson says
This looks lke a great soup for those cold winter days! I love chorizo, so any recipe with it is a hit in my book!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Great soup. Perfect for the cold weather on a dark stormy night.
Amanda says
I’ve been looking for more bean type soup recipes and this looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it
Candy O says
I love having soup any time of the year, but this is definitely soup season. I’ve never even thought about having chorizo in a soup! It’s a beautiful soup too.
Toni Dash says
Thanks Candy!
Tracey says
I’m always looking for a good soup recipe! Pinning this one for later.
Toni Dash says
Thanks Tracey!
Chasing Joy says
YOur kid is funny 🙂 I am not one for bean soup. This soup does look good for fall or winter though.
Christie says
Now that cold weather has hit Florida, I’ve been craving soup everyday! Adding this one to my list of must-trys!
Toni Dash says
I’m so sorry about the weather! Funny how when that happens soup springs to mind though, isn’t it?
Becca Wilson says
Yum! This looks so good. I want it to jump off the page and be right here in front of me. I will definitely be saving this recipe for the future.