Description
A warm and inviting Spanish potato soup infused with spicy chorizo and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chorizo, diced
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chorizo and brown it, rendering its oils.
- Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the diced carrots and sauté until they start to soften.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, coating them in the chorizo and aromatics.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- If desired, blend a cup of the soup until smooth and return it for a creamier texture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
Notes
For added depth, let the soup sit overnight for flavors to meld. Optional add-ins include kale or spinach for greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, Spanish, potato, chorizo, comfort food