Description
Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo: A Cozy Flavor Explosion
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces Spanish chorizo
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 medium waxy potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by peeling and cutting the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Deseed and chop the green bell pepper, peel and chop the carrot, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Cook the chorizo: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for about 3 minutes until it starts to brown.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the onion and garlic, stirring for an additional 2 minutes until they soften.
- Season it up: Stir in the carrot, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato and flour: Add the double concentrated tomato paste, stirring until well combined. Then sprinkle in the flour and stir until completely incorporated.
- Bring in the potatoes: Toss in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish with cream and parsley: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Cook for another 3 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chorizo with a meat substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Spanish Potato Soup, Chorizo Soup, Comfort Food