Potato Leek Chorizo Bowl (Printable)

Comforting blend of creamy potatoes, leeks, and spicy chorizo in a warm, hearty bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced
02 - 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped

→ Meats

05 - 5 oz chorizo sausage, sliced or diced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Salt to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - Chopped fresh parsley
13 - Crusty bread

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook 3 to 4 minutes until browned and oil is tinted red. Remove half the chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside for garnish.
02 - Add onion, garlic, and leeks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened without browning.
03 - Stir in diced potatoes and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to coat ingredients.
04 - Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
05 - Use a stick blender to partially blend the soup in-pot, maintaining some chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half of the soup in a blender and return to the pot.
06 - Stir in cream if using and return reserved chorizo to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold, savory flavors from chorizo and smoked paprika
  • Easy to adapt for gluten-free or vegetarian diets
02 -
  • Always check sausage and stock ingredients for possible allergens
  • Heavy cream adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter soup
03 -
  • For vegetarian soup, use smoked tofu and omit chorizo
  • Blend the soup more for a creamier texture or less for chunkier bites
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