Tomato and Chorizo Salsa

Gorgeous combination of chorizo, tomatoes, corn and more for a warm salsa with lots of cilantro. Can also be served cold, but give it a try warm.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb chorizo sausage, finely chopped
• 4  small celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  red onion, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons paprika (sweet or hot, your preference)
• 4  garlic cloves, finely minced
• 6  ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 (5 ounce) cans corn, drained (or 10 oz frozen)
• 1  cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 1  tablespoon sugar
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan.
2. Add sausage, celery, bay leaves, onion and paprika.
3. Saute, stirring, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and corn and cook over high heat for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are pulpy and the mixture is thick.
5. Remove pan from heat, stir in cilantro and sugar and season to taste.
6. Serve hot.