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Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo

Creamy Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to swap with any cooking oil
  • 200 grams Spanish Chorizo Choose mild or spicy
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 600 grams Waxy Potatoes Chopped into cubes
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 medium Carrot Chopped
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Smoked paprika can be used
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust according to preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Reduce or omit for milder flavor
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Double concentrated for robust taste
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade is best
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be omitted for lighter soup
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Cilantro can be substituted

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Chop the potatoes, dice the bell pepper, slice the carrots, and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook for about 3 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in the diced bell pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes. Then add onion and garlic, cooking for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add chopped carrots, oregano, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and flour until well combined.
  6. Add the chopped potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and chopped parsley, heating through for another 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is best served warm with crusty bread on the side.

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