Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens
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January 4, 2025

Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball's Milk Street 

Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.

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