Spanish Bean Soup – Whitney Miller

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 red potatoes, cubed 1/2 inch thick
• 3 cups cooked ham, cubed 1/2 inch thick
• 1 (12-ounce) smoked andouille sausage,cubed 1/2 inch thick
• 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
• French bread