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Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo

Hearty Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a bowl of comforting Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo, blending creamy potatoes and smoky chorizo for a delightful flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing chorizo and aromatics.
  • 8 ounces Spanish Chorizo Choose spicy or mild.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Provides earthy undertones.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Infuses herbaceous notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Adds color and hint of sweetness.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper For heat, adjust to spice tolerance.
  • 2 tablespoons Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Intensifies umami flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Thickens the soup.
  • 4 cups Waxy Potatoes Cubed.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by peeling and cutting the waxy potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Dice the green bell pepper, chop the carrot, finely mince the garlic, and dice the yellow onion. Chop the fresh parsley for garnish.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for about 3 minutes until browned.
  4. Introduce diced green bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped carrot, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of flour; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add cubed potatoes and pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  8. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  9. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 3 minutes on low heat.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper as needed. Serve alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo is perfect for cozy nights and can easily be adapted for a vegetarian meal by omitting chorizo.

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