This smokey chorizo potato soup I prepared a few weeks ago is so hearty and filling. Once the potato is cooked, it thickens the soup and makes it creamy. So you don’t have to add gallons of cream to make it creamy. This was the first time I’d tried chorizo. We really liked it because it was spicy and quite flavorful. If you have any interesting recipes with chorizo, we would love to hear from you. I served some crusty sourdough bread on the side, and it was a winning combo. This soup is in one pot and takes 30–40 minutes to make. This soup can also be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot; all you have to do is adjust the cooking time. Potatoes are a hearty ingredient, and being a starch, they absorb the flavors of the soup very well. Make them with sausages like chorizo, or pair them with veggies like Cauliflower Potato Soup. You may want to look at Instant Pot Pumpkin Sweet potato Soup made in an Instant Pot. Italian sausages are milder compared to chorizo but are equally delicious. If you want to make something with them, there’s a quite rich pasta recipe here: Pappardelle Pasta With Italian Sausage.
Saute the chorizo
Heat oil in a pot and then add the aromatics—onion first and then garlic later. Saute them until the onion becomes soft and the garlic needs a minute to become aromatic. Add chorizo chunks and stir them. They will release the oil, which has a lot of flavor. Add potato chunks to them, and stir-fry the potatoes in the released oil so they absorb all the flavor. This way, we are also cooking the potatoes a bit before we do so further in the stock.
Add spices and stock
Now add the spices, like thyme and cumin powder, and sauté for a little while. Next, add the chicken or vegetable stock along with the bay leaf and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. We want to wait until the potatoes are thoroughly cooked. Stir in-between.
Make it creamy
Remove the lid, add milk, and stir well. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes or so until you get the desired consistency. Keep checking, so you can switch off the flame before you get the desired consistency. Remember, the soup will keep losing moisture while the heat subsides and eventually thickens further. Serve in a bowl and garnish with chopped green onion. The instant pot version would be even quicker than the stovetop version. So it’s up to you which method you choose. This soup can easily be made in bulk and refrigerated for up to 4 days. If it is very thick, then add warm stock to it while reheating, and you are good to go.
Refrigerate – Let the soup cook halfway, and then you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze – To freeze this, you will have to let it cool completely. In a freezer-safe container or sealable bag, pour the soup, mark the date, and put it in the freezer for up to 3 months. It will be safe and retain its flavor. Reheat – Move the frozen soup to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight. Reheat the soup in a pot on low heat while you stir occasionally. If you notice the soup has thickened, add a dash of chicken, vegetable stock, or cream and mix it well.
Bread – A crusty bread like sourdough or homemade No-Knead Rustic White Bread is good to sop up the soup with pieces of bread. Garlic-flavored bread like Roasted Garlic Foccacia or Cheesy Garlic Bread will work great too. Roasted/grilled Chicken – Grilled Rosemary Chicken Kebabs, Easy Grilled Chicken, and Roasted Harissa Chicken are delicious chicken mains from the grills or oven. Meat dishes – Pan-Seared Lamb Chop Recipe, Skillet pork chops, and Chili Garlic Shrimp are some sumptuous meats and seafood to pair with soups. Air fried – Salmon, Chicken & Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, and Chicken Wings (3 Ways) are quick and easy mains done in an air fryer. Roasted veggies – Roasted Lemon Pepper Zucchini and Pecan Honey Roasted Carrot will complement the soup.
Cabbage Chicken Taco Soup – Make the best use of cabbage by pairing it with taco flavors in a soup. Cauliflower Soup – This is a healthy, low-carb, keto-friendly recipe that is also creamy and delicious. Chicken and Gravy – Tender chicken breast and thick, creamy gravy made from scratch Creamy Vegetable Soup – A healthy, gluten-free recipe made with loads of vegetables and the richness of parmesan cheese. Sausage Tortellini Soup – Tomato-based broth, sausage, and cheesy tortellini make this soup filling and flavorful.
