15-Bean Soup with Chorizo Sausage

1. Soak beans overnight in a large pot of water. Drain water in the morning and set beans aside.
2. In a large stockpot, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, red pepper, and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Then remove from pot and set aside.
3. Slice chorizo sausage and brown in stockpot, then remove from pot and set aside. Drain the fat and discard.
4. Return the vegetables and beans to the pot. Add chicken stock and spices to the pot. Stir and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 hours until beans are tender.
5. Add sausage and tomatoes to pot, stir.