Description
A rich and hearty Spanish soup combining tender potatoes and flavorful chorizo, perfect for warming the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces beef chorizo, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chorizo and sauté until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Best served warm with a drizzle of olive oil or sour cream. For a vegetarian version, substitute beef chorizo with a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Spanish soup, chorizo soup, potato soup, hearty soup, comfort food