Spanish Chorizo Potato Soup

I looked all over the meat department trying to find smoked chorizo. I thought I had found it, but it was just ground in a casing. So I had to use ground, instead of smoked. I really wanted to try the smoked chorizo, since I am a fan of smoked sausages. I guess I will have to keep looking and make this again when I find it.

Chorizo adds so much flavor to any dish it is in. It gives this soup so much good flavor and a bit of spiciness. Now once the weather gets colder and soup season officially begins, I will be ready with a delicious and spicy soup and hopefully some smoked chorizo sausage.

Spanish Chorizo Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespons olive oil
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 8 ounces smoked chorizo sausage, diced
• 1 yellow onion, dices
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3-4 yellow potatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Leave the oil in the pot.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add in the chorizo to the pot and cook until browned.
3. Reduce the heat to low and cook the onion until softened and a little brown around th edges, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Add in the garlic and tomato paste, cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5. Add i the smoked paprika, cayenne and paprika. Cook, stirring for 20-30 seconds.
6. Pour in the chicken broth. Add in the potatoes.
7. Increase the heat to hit and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
8. Stir in the cream and bacon. Season with black pepper.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

If you can not find smoked chorizo you can use ground chorizo.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 443
Total Fat		25g
Saturated Fat		10.1g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.1 g
Cholesterol		75.5mg
Sodium		1467.1mg
Total Carbohydrates		36.1g
Dietary Fiber		3.9g
Sugars		3.9g
Protein		21g
Calcium		4.1%
Iron		617%
Potassium		825mg
Vitamin A		77.9%
Vitamin C		5.6%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Just a little bit of Bacon.