Description
This hearty Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of spicy chorizo, tender potatoes, and aromatic spices creates a rich and satisfying soup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 9 ounces Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1.7 pounds waxy potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add chorizo slices, and cook until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté bell pepper, onion, garlic, and carrot until softened.
- Add Spices and Flour: Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, tomato paste, and flour.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and chicken broth, simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cooked chorizo, heavy cream, and parsley. Simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by choosing either mild or spicy chorizo.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Spanish recipe, potato soup, chorizo soup, comfort food, hearty meal