This delicious pantry-friendly soup only takes 30 minutes to put together.

In terms of shortcuts to intense flavor, few ingredients can compete with chorizo.

The result is so delicious, you’d be wise to keep these ingredients on hand for future indulgences.

Spicy Chorizo-And-Pinto Bean Soup

Photo: Victor Protasio

This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams.

Add chorizo in large chunks; cook until browned, about 2 minutes.

Break up chorizo with a wooden spoon.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.

Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings in pot.

Add onion and poblano to pot; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup beans and mash with a fork.

Add broth, chorizo, and remaining beans; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Top with avocado, cabbage, and cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.