Save A rich, hearty soup featuring spicy chorizo, tender potatoes, and a velvety cream base—perfect for warming up on chilly days.
I first served this creamy chorizo potato soup on a cold winter evening and it quickly became a family favorite thanks to its rich flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
- Chorizo sausage: 200 g (7 oz), sliced
- Potatoes: 600 g (1.3 lbs), peeled and diced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Carrot: 1 medium, diced
- Celery stalks: 2, diced
- Heavy cream: 200 ml (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- Chicken or vegetable broth: 1 liter (4 cups), low sodium
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried thyme: 1/2 tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo slices and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil in the pot.
- Step 2:
- Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 3:
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Step 4:
- Add diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Step 5:
- Return the chorizo to the pot. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, partially mash the potatoes in the soup to your desired consistency (leave some chunks for texture).
- Step 6:
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Step 7:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Save This soup always brings our family together on chilly evenings, creating warm and memorable moments over every bowl.
Required Tools
Large pot, slotted spoon, potato masher or immersion blender, chef's knife, cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream) and pork (chorizo). Always check chorizo and broth labels for gluten or other allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 480, Total Fat 32 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Protein 15 g
Save This creamy chorizo potato soup is the perfect blend of spice and creaminess to brighten any cold day.