Description
A smoky, hearty, and comforting bowl of goodness with a touch of Spanish flair. Combining bold spiced chorizo with tender potatoes and a velvety cream base, this one-pot soup features a beautiful orange-hued broth enriched by natural paprika oils and heavy cream.
Ingredients
The Smoky Base
- 8–10 oz Spanish Chorizo, crumbled
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 green pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp oil
The Broth & Aromatics
- 3–4 cups chicken stock, warmed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown: Sauté chorizo until it releases red oils and browns lightly.
Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and tomato paste. Sauté for 1 min.
Simmer: Add potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and warm stock. Simmer covered for 25–30 mins until potatoes are tender.
Finish: Stir in heavy cream. Simmer on low for 6–7 mins. Remove thyme/bay leaf before serving.
Notes
The Starch Trick: Crush a few cooked potato cubes against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the broth.
Warm the Stock: Using cold stock can toughen potatoes; warmed stock keeps the texture fluffy.
Gentle Heat: Avoid a rolling boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 880
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: creamy chorizo potato soup, spanish chorizo recipes, smoky potato soup, one pot soup recipes, hearty winter soups, chorizo and potato stew