Pantry-friendly, you bet. This simple dish is just right for cool spring evenings and palates that like bright heat.

In add-on/upgrade mode, you could stir in a few handfuls of baby spinach just before serving, or saute a few shrimp to place atop each bowlful. A few pinches of a mild, white soft or crumbly cheese might be nice, too.

The recipe calls for dry-cured chorizo, which you can usually find unrefrigerated near the supermarket deli section.

Serve with lots of warm, crusty bread for dunking or over your favorite cooked grain.