Description
Hearty Spanish potato soup with chorizo brings warmth from Iberian kitchens straight to your table. Creamy potatoes and spicy sausage create a comforting blend that transports palates to Spanish countryside culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Spanish chorizo, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimenton)
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously dice potatoes into uniform small cubes, ensuring consistent cooking. Finely mince garlic and slice chorizo into delicate rounds.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate heat. Introduce finely chopped onions and garlic, gently sautéing until they transform into a translucent, aromatic base.
- Incorporate chorizo slices into the pot, allowing them to caramelize and release their robust, smoky essence. The sizzling meat will infuse the foundation with deep, complex flavors.
- Introduce diced potatoes and sprinkle paprika, creating a vibrant color and earthy undertone. Cascade vegetable or chicken broth over the ingredients, fully submerging the potatoes.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the liquid to tenderly coax potatoes into softness, approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring until they yield effortlessly when pierced.
- For a luxurious, velvety consistency, utilize an immersion blender to partially puree the soup. Strategically blend to maintain some potato chunks, preserving textural intrigue.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving vessels. Embellish with freshly chopped herbs, drizzle premium olive oil, and present alongside rustic, crusty bread for an authentic Spanish dining experience.
Notes
- Customize chorizo choice based on spice preference, using mild or hot varieties to suit individual taste buds.
- Replace traditional pork chorizo with plant-based alternatives like soy or vegetable chorizo for vegetarian diners.
- Use gluten-free broth and check chorizo ingredients to ensure the recipe is celiac-friendly.
- Enhance soup’s richness by adding a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream before serving for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg