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    Home / Soups / Chorizo Soup

    Chorizo Soup

    December 28, 2018 by Ingrid Beer 33 Comments

    Warming and delicious, this hearty chorizo soup is a comforting companion as the weather takes a cooler turn, and when something brothy yet filling is what you crave.

    Chorizo Soup

    A Cozy Bowl of Chorizo Soup

    To say that we love soup in our household is a bit of an understatement. We absolutely adore it and could eat it almost everyday if it was up to my husband and I.

    I would say that I prepare soup, or a hearty stew, at least once a week; prepare a huge pot that will take us through several days, making sure to have lots of crusty bread on hand to slice and serve along side for dipping.

    For us, that's an abundant and complete meal, one that comforts us and keeps us warm and cozy, especially in the cooler months.

    The beautiful thing about a big pot of soup is how truly simple it is to prepare, typically requiring only about 20-40 minutes to simmer to delectable perfection, depending on what type of ingredients are in it.

    And soup gloriously tastes better the longer it sits—if a pot is prepared and then enjoyed the next day or even a couple of days after that, the flavors become even richer and more pronounced because the ingredients have an opportunity to mingle and marry, and that's a pretty magical thing, if you ask me. 😉

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    Chorizo Soup With a Hint of Spice to Turn up the Heat

    While a thick and creamy soup is deliciously velvety, our favorite kind of soup is one that is thick and broth-y and loaded with lots of veggies and herbs, perhaps even has a nice spicy kick when we're looking to turn up our inner thermostats, and this chorizo soup recipe is filled with all of those scrumptious things.

    Chorizo, which is wonderfully flavory and a bit fiery, is gently simmered in a rich stock filled with hearty and creamy white beans, zesty fire-roasted tomatoes, leeks and sweet potato, all tied together with a liberal sprinkling of a few aromatic spices.

    Finished with a handful of baby spinach and a few vibrant fresh herbs at the very end, this flavorful chorizo soup is ready to be ladled into large bowls to bring some warmth and life back into one's soul, along with much needed coziness.

    Tips & Tidbits for Chorizo Soup:

    • Canned beans for ease: I love to use good quality, organic canned navy beans for this recipe; quick and simple, I just drain and rinse, and add to the soup.
    • Go vegetarian: If you'd like to go meat-free with this recipe, it's super simple: purchase a soy chorizo (Trader Joes' has a “Soy-rizo” that's really tasty, or you can try Whole Foods) and substitute veggie stock for the chicken stock.
    • No leeks? Use onions: You can use a medium-large onion in place of the leeks for this recipe, if you prefer.

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    Chorizo Soup | thecozyapron.com

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    Recipe

    Chorizo Soup

    by Ingrid Beer

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    Chorizo Soup | thecozyapron.com
    Rich and brothy, this mildly spicy chorizo soup loaded with lots of fresh vegetables and smoky spices will warm you from within.

    Category: Soup
    Cuisine: Mexican-American

    Yield: Serves 6

    Nutrition Info: 458 calories

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook time: 20 minutes
    Total time: 40 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • Avocado oil
    • 1 (9 ounce / 255 gram) package pork chorizo (Mexican style), plastic casing removed
    • 2 leeks (white part only), cleaned, quartered and sliced
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced small
    • 1 (28 ounce / 793 gram) can diced, fire-roasted tomatoes, drained of juice
    • 2 (15 ounce / 425 gram) cans organic navy beans, drained and rinsed
    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
    • 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped cilantro

    Preparation:

    -Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 1 tablespoon of avocado oil; once the pot is hot, crumble in the chorizo, and stir it around for a few minutes until mostly cooked through.

    -Add in the leeks, plus a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook those with the chorizo for about 4 minutes, or until they start to become tender; add the garlic and stir, and once aromatic, add in the cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika, and stir to combine.

    -Add in the diced sweet potato, the drained fire-roasted tomatoes and the navy beans, along with the chicken stock, and to stir to incorporate; bring the soup to a vigorous simmer, then cover with a lid askew, and turn down the heat to allow the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.

    -Turn off the heat, and check to see if additional salt/pepper is needed; then, stir in the spinach and the cilantro, and serve.

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    About Ingrid Beer

    Ingrid obtained her Culinary Arts degree in 2005 after graduating with honors from the California School of Culinary Arts (Le Cordon Bleu program) in Pasadena, CA.

    She has had the pleasure and privilege of being the Executive Chef for two substance abuse facilities in Malibu, Ca., as well as a personal chef for private clients.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Karly

      October 20, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      YUM! This looks SO good- I mean, does it get any better than a big bowl of this stuff on a fall night? I think not.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 20, 2017 at 8:07 pm

        Thanks Karly!

        Reply
        • Chloe

          October 01, 2024 at 4:19 am

          Made this today while suffering from a head cold. So tasty and great for my sore throat!

          Reply
          • The Cozy Apron

            October 01, 2024 at 11:29 am

            Chloe, I hope you're feeling better! Thrilled to read this soup has been a comfort to you now, and I hope it thoroughly nourishes you. 🙂

            Reply
    2. Mercedes

      October 24, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Just made this for dinner. I knew it would be a winner as soon as I read the recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 24, 2017 at 4:27 pm

        Hi Mercedes, wonderful! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the recipe, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

        Reply
    3. Shannon

      November 12, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      Recipe looks amazing. My children don't love spinach or kale cooked. I was thinking of substituting fresh basil or parsley instead—less of it of course...

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        November 13, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        Hi Shannon, you know your kiddos best, so yes—substitute whatever your feel you all would enjoy! Hope you find some warmth and comfort in this soup!

        Reply
    4. Mel

      January 05, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Is the chorizo Spanish or Mexican? Big dffernce between the two, although I think either would be yummy. Thought I might be able to tell with the cooking instructions, but no.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        January 05, 2019 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Mel, great question! While it is true that either would be really tasty in the soup, it is the Mexican style chorizo that I used, the one that is the raw, uncooked pork with spices in a casing that you remove.

        I'll make that specification in the recipe...thanks!

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Karen

      February 21, 2019 at 2:43 am

      Hi! Thanks for the great recipe. I made it without knowing it was the raw kind and used Spanish chorizo... still yummy though! Also subbed beans with lentils. 🙂

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        February 21, 2019 at 10:41 am

        Hi Karen, so glad you enjoyed! (Hey, you made it your own with the Spanish chorizo!) 😉

        Reply
    6. Kristen

      April 09, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Delicious!! I’m using my family farm’s chorizo! I’m making it for the second time today 🙂 thank you!!!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        April 09, 2019 at 9:58 am

        Kristen, that is super cool! Chorizo from your own family farm must be scrumptious.

        So glad you're enjoying this tasty soup, and thank you for sharing your experience!

        Reply
      • Sandra

        November 14, 2024 at 2:32 am

        Wow its fantastic my husband usually makes soup this time of year in UK, but thought your recipes looked yummy lve got it on the simmer now had a little taste of the broth it's divine now hoping to make a little bread bun to accompany this

        Reply
        • The Cozy Apron

          November 14, 2024 at 3:56 pm

          Sandra, thrilled you are enjoying this soup in the UK! May you and your hubby be thoroughly comforted and made cozy by it. And some homemade bread buns to accompany would be very yummy!

          Reply
    7. Jeanne

      May 16, 2019 at 12:03 am

      Just made this soup for lunch. I am now I new fan of yours, Ingrid, and will watch your site. I'm always trying new recipes and this was first from you. I used Johnsonville Chorizo sausage, which is raw/fresh, but isn't the orange spiced sausage I'd find in Texas. I'm living in Singapore and I'm lucky to find raw frozen Chorizo. I personally love any sausage from Johnsonville. I also follow Weight Watchers and this is WW friendly. For those interested, it's 6 Freestyle Smart Points for 6 servings, but I'm getting more than 6 servings, so those points will actually come out lower. Thanks, Ingrid, for creating and sharing such a wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        May 16, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        Hi Jeanne, thanks for taking some time to share your experience with me—I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, and that we now have you as a new fan! 🙂

        I hope you do find many, many more recipes to prepare and be nourished by!

        Reply
    8. Douglas

      October 22, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Perfect soup for the cooler weather. Made it last week and now the freezer is bare again! Opposite to Jerry...soup for me!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 22, 2020 at 12:30 pm

        Douglas, you rock—I love the Seinfeld nod! 🙂

        So happy you enjoyed the recipe, and gained a bit of warmth and comfort from it. Looks like it's time for another batch, or even a perhaps another soup recipe from the site you haven't tried yet!

        Happy cooking to you, Douglas!

        Reply
    9. Duane Miller

      December 12, 2020 at 6:02 am

      Made this here in Madrid with Spanish chorizo, as Mexican chorizo is hard to find. It came out great, I must say. One of the best things I've made in a long time. Thanks!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        December 13, 2020 at 9:51 am

        Duane, fantastic (and delicious!) substitution. So very glad to read that you enjoyed the soup! May you be comforted and nourished by it for a long time to come.

        Reply
    10. CC

      October 18, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Ingrid-Just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed
      your amazing Chorizo Soup! I made it last night and we each had two bowls! Pure fabulousness😃

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 18, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        CC, that's terrific! Perfect soup for this time of year, what with the spice and hearty texture. Made my heart smile that you and your husband both enjoyed it, and each had two bowls... 🙂

        Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and I hope you find many more soups, stews, and other comfy-cozy recipes on the site to enjoy together!

        Reply
    11. Sue

      October 24, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I just made this with the Trader Joe’s soy chorizo and vegetable broth. It was the perfect meal for a cold, windy, Chicago evening. Delicious!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 24, 2021 at 6:06 pm

        Sue, that's fantastic! Trader Joe's has some terrific veggie items that make great swaps. Very happy to read that you enjoyed the soup, and were warmed by it on your cold Chicago evening!

        Reply
    12. Carissa

      May 30, 2022 at 6:05 pm

      Hi,
      Could you possible make this in a slow cooker?

      Reply
    13. Shontia

      May 19, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      Decide to try something new. Only had lentils egg plant, leeks, and added potatoes and cajuan sausage. Used everything else in recipe. It was really good. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        May 22, 2023 at 11:54 am

        Glad you enjoyed your inspired version, Shontia!

        Reply
    14. Monika

      October 31, 2023 at 9:06 am

      Yummy! Instead of sweet potatoes I used butternut squash and some carrots.
      Hubby was delighted (me too, needless to say). Happy Halloween!
      Greetings from Poland.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 31, 2023 at 2:37 pm

        Hi Monika, thanks so much for commenting...all the way from Poland! So happy you and hubby enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Syrus

      April 03, 2024 at 8:35 am

      This is good soup. I used kale instead of spinach, only because I can buy a small bundle of kale for way less than a bag of baby spinach. I have 4 kids, and 3 of the 4 ate it. That's a win. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        April 03, 2024 at 6:02 pm

        Hi Syrus, that is terrific! I'm so happy to read the kiddos enjoyed this healthy and cozy soup (well, 3 out of 4, which is fantastic!). Thanks so much for sharing your experience with me! Happy cooking to you. 🙂

        Reply

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