Potato, Leek and Chorizo Soup
Ingredients
- 1kg Washed Potatoes
- 1 Leek
- ½ Fennel
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 200g Chorizo
- 1L Chicken Stock
- ¼ Cup Pepitas
- 200ml Sour Cream
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Sherry Vinegar
Method
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 3cm pieces, then place in a bowl and cover with water.
- Cut one chorizo into a small dice and the slice the other chorizo into thin disks.
- Dice the leek and onion. Finely slice the garlic. Set all aside.
- In a large pot over high heat, drizzle olive oil and add the chorizo disks. Cook for 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Set aside for later.
- In the same pot, add the diced chorizo and sauté for approximately 3 minutes. Add the leek and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and fennel and sauté for a further 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and add to the pot. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Turn down heat to medium and cook for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and use a stock blender to blitz the mixture until smooth. Add the sour cream and mix until well combined.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with chorizo slices, pepitas, and a drizzle of olive oil. Add a splash of sherry vinegar if desired. Enjoy!