Save A hearty and flavorful soup combining creamy potatoes, tender leeks, and spicy chorizo for a comforting meal perfect for cool days.
On chilly evenings, this soup has become my go-to comfort dish. The rich aroma fills the kitchen and everyone eagerly awaits that first satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
- Leeks: 2 large, white and light green parts only, sliced
- Potatoes: 500 g (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 medium, 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 freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Chopped fresh parsley: optional, for garnish
- Crusty bread: optional, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Chorizo:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook for 3 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the oil is tinted red. Remove half the chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish.
- Soften Vegetables:
- Add onion, garlic, and leeks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened but not browned.
- Add Potatoes and Paprika:
- Stir in potatoes and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
- Blend for Texture:
- Use a stick blender to partially blend the soup, leaving chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return to the pot.
- Finish and Season:
- Stir in cream (if using), return reserved chorizo to the pot, and season with salt and pepper. Heat through for 2 3 minutes.
- Serve:
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread if desired.
Save My family loves this recipe especially on weekends when we gather around the table for a cozy meal together.
Required Tools
Large soup pot, wooden spoon, slotted spoon, stick blender or countertop blender, chefs knife, cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy if cream is added. Chorizo may contain gluten; check product labels. Always check ingredient lists for allergens before preparing.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 375 calories, 21 g total fat, 33 g carbohydrates, 14 g protein.
Save This soup warms the soul and is adaptable for everyone at the table. Enjoy every comforting spoonful!
Recipe Help
- → Can I omit the chorizo for a vegetarian option?
Yes, smoked tofu can be used instead of chorizo along with vegetable stock to maintain a rich flavor profile.
- → What is the best way to blend the soup?
Partially blend with a stick blender in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture, or blend half and combine back in.
- → Is it necessary to use cream in the bowl?
Cream is optional and adds smoothness, but the dish remains flavorful and hearty without it.
- → How can I add extra spice to the dish?
A pinch of chili flakes added with the smoked paprika gives an extra kick without overpowering the flavors.
- → What sides pair well with this dish?
Crusty bread is an excellent accompaniment, providing texture contrast and helping to soak up the flavors.
- → Are there common allergens in this dish?
This dish may contain dairy if cream is used, and chorizo could include gluten or other allergens; checking labels is advised.