Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with creamy potatoes and robust Spanish chorizo perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 2 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley and thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and allow it to soften, releasing an aromatic fragrance.
- Toss in the sliced chorizo and let it brown and crisp slightly.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes for about five minutes, ensuring they absorb flavors.
- Pour in the broth, covering the potatoes and bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in fresh herbs and let steep before serving.
- Adjust the consistency by mashing some potatoes or using an immersion blender, if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping. Pairs well with white wine or Sangria.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spanish, potato soup, chorizo, comfort food, hearty, warming soup, easy soup recipe