Potato Leek Chorizo Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup combining creamy potatoes, tender leeks, and spicy chorizo for a comforting meal perfect for cool days.

This soup became an instant favorite in my home on a chilly evening. The blend of smoky chorizo and creamy potatoes brings wonderful warmth to every bowl.

Ingredients

• Leeks: 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), sliced
• Potatoes: 500 g (about 1 lb) potatoes, peeled and diced
• Garlic: 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Onion: 1 medium onion, chopped
• Chorizo sausage: 150 g (5 oz), sliced or diced
• Chicken or vegetable stock: 1 L (4 cups)
• Heavy cream (optional): 100 ml (1/2 cup)
• Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
• Salt and black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Fresh parsley: chopped, for garnish (optional)
• Crusty bread: for serving (optional)

Instructions

Sauté Chorizo:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the oil is tinted red. Remove about half of the chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish.

Cook Vegetables:

Add the onion, garlic, and leeks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened but not browned.

Add Potatoes and Paprika:

Stir in the potatoes and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.

Simmer:

Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.

Blend Soup:

Use a stick blender to partially blend the soup in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture (alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return to the pot).

Finish:

Stir in the cream (if using), return the reserved chorizo to the pot, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.

Serve:

Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread if desired.

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Sharing this soup with family is always a hit: we gather at the table with warm bread and talk about our day over big, comforting bowls.

Required Tools

Large soup pot, wooden spoon, slotted spoon, stick blender or countertop blender, chefs knife, cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (if using cream). Chorizo may contain gluten or other allergens. Always check stock and sausage ingredients for allergens.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 375, Total Fat: 21 g, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 14 g

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This soup makes the perfect cozy meal and tastes even better the next day. Enjoy every warming spoonful!