Potato Chorizo Soup (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil.
02 - 9 oz Spanish chorizo (spicy or mild), sliced.
03 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped.
04 - 1 yellow onion, chopped.
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced.
06 - 1 carrot, chopped.
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano.
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin.
09 - 1 tsp sweet paprika.
10 - 1 tsp salt.
11 - 1 tsp black pepper.
12 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste.
14 - 2 tbsp flour.
15 - 1.7 lbs waxy potatoes, chopped.
16 - 6 cups chicken broth.
17 - 3/4 cup heavy cream.
18 - 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

Instructions:

01 - Peel and chop potatoes, deseed and chop bell pepper, chop carrot, onion, and mince garlic.
02 - Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced chorizo and cook for 3 minutes until browned.
03 - Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, carrot, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook for 2 minutes.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and flour until combined. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and parsley. Cook for another 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Serve hot, paired with crusty bread.

Notes:

01 - This hearty soup combines the smokiness of chorizo with tender potatoes and a medley of warming spices, ideal for a comforting meal.