# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 7 oz sliced chorizo sausage
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.3 lbs peeled and diced potatoes
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
→ Dairy
07 - ¾ cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
→ Liquids & Pantry
08 - 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Method steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo slices and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving oil in pot.
02 - Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme; cook 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Add diced potatoes and pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
05 - Return chorizo to pot. Partially mash potatoes using a potato masher or immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
06 - Stir in heavy cream and heat gently 2–3 minutes without boiling.
07 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
