Spanish Potato Soup with Chorizo (Printable)
A warming bowl of tender potatoes and smoky chorizo in a rich, flavorful broth with aromatic vegetables.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 7 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 stalk celery, diced
→ Liquids
08 - 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón)
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo slices and cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to release their oils and slightly crisp. Remove half of the chorizo and set aside for garnish.
02 - Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in the smoked paprika, then add the potatoes and bay leaf. Mix well to coat the potatoes in the oils and spices.
04 - Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Remove the bay leaf. For a creamier texture, lightly mash some of the potatoes in the pot with a spoon.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the reserved chorizo slices and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chorizo creates this incredible smoky broth that feels like a warm hug on cold days
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Reserving half the chorizo for garnish creates two different textures in every bite
- Mashing just some of the potatoes gives you body without turning it into puree
03 -
- Use Spanish chorizo, not Mexican chorizo, since you need the cured sausage texture
- Letting the chorizo crisp slightly creates delicious little meaty crumbles throughout