Chorizo Potato Soup

This soup is deeply flavorful and comforting with lots of garlic, paprika, chorizo and potatoes.

Ingredients

• 3 uncured chorizo sausages, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 small yukon gold potatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Arbequina Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and saute for 2 minutes until seared. Add the onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano and tomato paste and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken stock, salt and pepper. 
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.  Stir in the cream, butter and parsley.

Takes 30 minutes

Serves 4