Mexican White Bean Soup with Chorizo Style Sausage Recipe by Hoffy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) good-quality olive oil, divided
• 1 pound(s) fresh HOFFY Chorizo Style Smoked Sausage , or other variety
• 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 green bell pepper, rinsed; cored and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1-1/2 cup(s) frozen corn kernels
• 2 cans (15 ounce) cannellini beans, rinsed
• 4 cup(s) low-sodium broth, beef, chicken or vegetable
• 1 sprig thyme
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste