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Spanish Potato Soup With Chorizo

Spanish potato soup with chorizo featuring browned chorizo drippings, tender Yukon gold potato chunks, and white beans in a smoky broth. Built on a quick pot-simmer for a thick, cozy texture and bold Spanish-style seasoning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

Soup base
  • 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes Peeled and cubed.
  • 8 oz Spanish chorizo Sliced.
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 4 garlic Minced.
  • 1 red bell pepper Diced.
  • 1 can (14 oz) white beans Drained.
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 salt To taste.
  • 1 pepper To taste.
  • 1 fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown the chorizo
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the chorizo slices until browned and the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes. You should see deeper red-brown edges on the rounds and a glossy layer of drippings in the pot.
Sauté aromatics
  1. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the chorizo drippings for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Stir until softened and fragrant, with a light golden color at the edges.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Keep it moving so it becomes fragrant without browning.
Bloom spices
  1. Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric, then cook for 1 minute. The mixture should darken slightly and smell smoky and warm.
Simmer the soup
  1. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Small bubbles should steadily break the surface.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. A knife should slide through the largest cubes with little resistance.
  3. Add the white beans and the browned chorizo, then simmer for 5 more minutes. The broth should look cohesive and the beans should be warmed through.
Season and finish
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust gradually until the flavors pop without tasting flat.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with a little olive oil. Finish with a bright green parsley sprinkle and a glossy top sheen.

Notes

Pro tip: for a thicker, heartier texture, let the soup simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes so some liquid reduces. Store in the fridge up to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months (best if thawed and reheated gently). For a gluten-free option, confirm your chorizo is gluten-free—most are, but it’s worth checking the label.