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Potato leek and chorizo soup in green bowl with spoon sitting on yellow napkin

Potato, Leek and Chorizo Soup

By: Deborah
This hearty potato, leek, and chorizo soup is packed with rich flavours from smoky chorizo, tender potatoes, and savoury leeks. A comforting soup perfect for cold nights or family dinners!
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
TOTAL: 55 minutes
Course: Soup, Starter
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 850 g (1.87 lb) floury potatoes (I like Maris Piper) peeled and cut into 2cm chunks (see Notes)
  • 1.6 litres (6 ¾ cups) chicken stock (made using 3 stock cubes or pots)
  • a large pinch of salt
  • 3 large leeks sliced into thick rounds
  • 225 g (2 cups) cooking chorizo skin removed, thickly sliced (or use smoked lardons)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 40 g (¾ cup) parsley finely chopped

To serve (optional):

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes into a large pan with the stock and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the leeks in a bowl and rinse to remove any grit. Add the leeks and chorizo to the pan, season and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes until the leeks and potatoes are cooked through.
  • When ready, the potatoes and leeks should be almost falling apart and very tender when pierced with a knife, and the stock should be shimmering with the fat from the chorizo. Season to taste, then remove from the heat and stir through the parsley. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and serve with crusty bread, if you like.

Notes

  • Low-carb option - swap the potatoes for cauliflower or swede for a lower-carb alternative.
  • Herbs and spices - fresh thyme and bay leaves will also enhance the flavour, as well as the parsley that's added at the end. If you like a bit of spice, a pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli flakes will do the job!
  • This potato, leek and chorizo soup is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1503IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS chorizo soup recipe, comfort food, freezable, hearty, make ahead, soup season, winter warmer
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