Potato, Leek and Chorizo Soup

Potato, Leek, and Chorizo soup.  Topped with pepitas, olive oil and a splash of sherry vinegar.

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

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 3cm pieces, then place in a bowl and cover with water.

  2. Cut one chorizo into a small dice and the slice the other chorizo into thin disks.

  3. Dice the leek and onion.  Finely slice the garlic.  Set all aside.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Turn off the heat and use a stock blender to blitz the mixture until smooth.  Add the sour cream and mix until well combined.

  8. Serve the soup hot, topped with chorizo slices, pepitas, and a drizzle of olive oil.  Add a splash of sherry vinegar if desired.  Enjoy!

Ingredients for Potato, Leek and Chorizo Soup