Chicken And Chorizo Soup

This chicken and chorizo soup is both easy to make and delicious. Great as a warming winter soup or at any time. It's a meal on it's own too!

Chicken and chorizo soup combines the perfect blend of flavours into a mouthwatering bowl of comfort food!

Just like my sweet potato and chorizo soup this soup is going to give your taste buds a complete work out.

The combination of chicken and chorizo adds depth and richness to the flavour, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the dish.

This soup is a chunky one with diced sweet potatoes added so you could enjoy this as a lunch or even as an evening meal with some added vegetables or slices of bread.

I've based this tasty soup on some of the flavoursome soups made with fresh tomatoes and chorizo that I've been lucky enough to enjoy in the Mediterranean.

So if you're looking for a bit of sunshine in your life as well as a healthy and low-calorie soup then look no futher than this chicken chorizo soup!

You'll get 6 portions of this healthy low-calorie chicken and chorizo soup.

There's plenty to go round, it can feed a crowd or you can freeze any leftovers.

The soup won't break the bank either.

So if you're looking for a budget friendly soup that goes a long way with less expensive ingredients then I've got you covered.

This soup can be enjoyed all year round. Not just in winter but as a summer soup too.

I'm pretty sure you'll fall in love with the bold flavours of this homemade chicken and chorizo soup and you'll definitely want to add it to your list of favourite soups.

And if you enjoyed this Chorizo recipe then why not try out my other suggested popular chorizo recipes below?

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• 👪 Why You Should Make Easy Chicken And Chorizo Soup
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 Step By Step Instructions
• 📖 Substitutions
• 🍽 Equipment
• 💭 FAQ's
• 🍲 Other Popular Chorizo Recipes To Try
• 📋 Chicken and Chorizo Soup Recipe
• 🧾 Nutrition Label
• ⭐ Rate The Recipe

👪 Why You Should Make Easy Chicken And Chorizo Soup

• Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: Chicken is a lean source or protein which is essential for muscle development and repair. Whilst Chorizo also contains various vitamins and minerals.
• Balanced Nutrition: Soups like this healthy chicken and chorizo soup are an excellent well-rounded meal incorporating a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats into your diet.
• Quick and Convenient: This one-pot chicken chorizo soup saves time in the kitchen with less dishes to wash therefore making it a convenient option for busy schedules.
• Versatility and Customization: You can easily customise this soup with additional herbs, spices, or by adding your favourite vegetables. It's gluten-free and dairy-free too, making it a versatile option for various diets.
• Satisfying and Comforting: This warm, hearty soup is both comforting and satisfying It's a great choice for colder weather or when you're in need of a wholesome, filling meal.

🥘 Ingredients

• Chorizo Sausage
• Onion
• Cloves Garlic
• Smoked Paprika
• Sweet Potato
• Chicken Stock
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
• Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast Meat
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪 Step By Step Instructions

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy chicken and chorizo soup recipe:

Step 1

• Gently heat a large saucepan.

Step 2

• Stir the chopped chorizo around in the pan to release their juices. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

• Add the onion and garlic and sauté in the chorizo juices until softened.

Step 4

• Add the smoked paprika and stir.

Step 5

• Add the sweet potato, stock, tomatoes, and chicken. Bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer until the sweet potato is tender.

Step 6

• Season to taste, add back the pieces of chopped chorizo stir well and serve.

📖 Substitutions

• Chorizo Sausage - as this recipe is based on a Spanish chicken chorizo soup I use spanish chorizo sausage. You could substitute with other types of sausage that are flavourful like Italian sausage.
• Onion - use a large brown onion.
• Cloves Garlic - only use fresh garlic for best results.
• Smoked Paprika - you could use paprika but smoked is best for added flavour.
• Sweet Potato - you could use other vegetables instead like carrots.
• Chicken Stock - chicken stock/chicken broth is best for flavour but you could use vegetable stock instead.
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes - you could use blitzed finely chopped tomatoes.
• Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast Meat - you could substitute with shredded turkey.
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

🍽 Equipment

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💭 FAQ's

How Many Calories Are In Chicken And Chorizo Soup?

There are 179 calories in this chicken chorizo soup.

What To Serve With This Soup

This is a really filling soup but I recommend a couple of slices of wholemeal bread to go with your chicken and chorizo soup to help mop up every drop.

How To Store This Soup?

This soup can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for 2-3 days. Or you can freeze it. Portion up the soup into air-tight containers to freeze.

How To Reheat This Soup?

If frozen defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can either reheat this on the stove top or in the microwave.

🍲 Other Popular Chorizo Recipes To Try

🧾 Nutrition Label

Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

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