Description
Paprika-spiced Spanish potato soup with chorizo delivers a hearty culinary journey through Spanish comfort cuisine. Rich, smoky flavors meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this traditional regional specialty.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Precisely cube potatoes into uniform pieces, mince garlic, and slice chorizo into delicate rounds, ensuring even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sauté Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gently sweat onions and garlic until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence, creating a flavor-rich foundation.
- Develop Flavor Profile: Add chorizo slices, allowing them to caramelize and infuse the base with their distinctive smoky characteristic. Sprinkle paprika to enhance color and introduce an earthy dimension to the developing soup.
- Liquid Integration: Pour broth over the ingredients, completely covering the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, letting the liquid tenderly tenderize the potatoes for 20-25 minutes.
- Texture Refinement: Employ an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, strategically maintaining some potato chunks to preserve an engaging textural contrast. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Finishing Touches: Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs, drizzle with high-quality olive oil, and serve alongside crusty artisan bread to complete this authentic Spanish culinary experience.
Notes
Precision in Potato Cutting: Cut potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
Chorizo Selection Matters: Choose high-quality Spanish chorizo with good fat content for maximum flavor infusion and authentic taste profile.
Blending Technique: Use immersion blender sparingly, creating a partially creamy texture while maintaining some potato chunks for rustic appeal.
Diet Adaptability: Swap chorizo with smoked paprika and plant-based sausage for vegetarian version, ensuring similar depth of smoky flavor and protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg