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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Lunch ยป Soup

    Sweet Potato and Chorizo Soup

    Published: Jan 5, 2017 ยท Updated: Jan 2, 2025 by Neil 12 Comments

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    A bowl of sweet potato garlic chorizo soup garnished with fresh coriander.
    The amazing flavours of this sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup combine to form a deliciously warming winter soup. This simple low calorie soup is both filling and satisfying too! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #sweetpotato #garlic #chorizo #soup

    The amazing flavours of this sweet potato and chorizo soup combine to form a deliciously warming winter soup. This low calorie soup is both filling and satisfying too.

    Birds eye view of two bowls of sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup. Soups spoons and a dish of chopped coriander to the side.

    Hey folks, let me firstly wish you a very Happy New Year!

    To all of you who are new subscribers since the launch of my FREE Simple Soups eCookbook a very big welcome to your first email delivered recipe!

    This sweet potato and chorizo soup was due to be published in my first eCookbook but I didn't have the space to include it.

    I thought a cookbook containing 11 soup recipes would be odd, so I left it at 10!

    However, as this is a great sweet potato chorizo soup recipe which is both tasty and very easy to make I wanted to share with you all!

    As the aim and theme of the majority of my recipes is an excellent quick healthy meal - this is perfect.

    Two bowls of sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup one in front of the other with soup spoons to the side.

    Ever since I published the first recipe, the chorizo and lentil stew , which used the method of releasing the juices from chorizo to cook with instead of adding an additional oil, I've been hooked on that method and those flavours.

    You'll see what I mean when you make this sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup recipe yourself.

    The beautiful bright colour of this sweet potato and chorizo soup is enough to cheer anyone up.

    Plus it makes your kitchen smell absolutely amazing!

    You can have this soup on the table in just under an hour, it serves 6 so it's perfect for entertaining or for freezing too!

    A bowl of sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup garnished with chopped coriander. Container of curry powder and soup spoons in the background.

    You only need to use very small pieces of chorizo.

    So although that type of Spanish sausage can be quite fatty, the amount I'm using here is only 5% of your total daily fat allowance and 7% of your saturated fat allowance.

    When I buy chorizo from my local supermarket I cut it up into 50g pieces and freeze those I don't need as here at Neil's Healthy Meals we're all about being budget-conscious!

    So, not only can you make plenty of this chorizo and sweet potato soup, but you can also make the chorizo recipe I mentioned above, and those I mention below too!

    Not only is this sweet potato garlic chorizo soup delicious and low calorie but you'll find the smell of it whilst it's cooking intoxicating!

    This is a fantastic comforting soup. One you'll definitely want to add to your list of winter soup recipes.

    Birds eye view of a bowl of sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup another bowl to the top right hand corner. Soup spoons in between.

    I calculated that the combined cost of making the 6 servings of this sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup came to just under £5 (just over $6 U.S. as I write this).

    As with all of my home-made soups this sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup is easily freezable providing my other half and I with a stack of pre-made soups ready to take to work as packed lunches.

    We're both lucky enough to have microwaves at our places of work in order to be able to heat our soups up, but it could easily be taken in a flask too.

    I'm never without one of my home-made wholemeal rolls to go with my soup at lunch either.

    That helps to make sure that I mop up every last drop of this tasty sweet potato and chorizo soup!

    Making our own home made soups and cooking nearly everything from scratch means not only saving money and eating healthily but getting more from less i.e. we have more money to do the things we really want.

    All part of the 80/20 rule and way of life!

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    • ๐Ÿ‘ช Why You Should Make This Sweet Potato And Chorizo Soup
    • ๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿ”ช Step By Step Instructions
    • ๐Ÿฝย Equipment
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ FAQ's
    • ๐Ÿฅฃ Other Popular Soup Recipes You Might Also Like
    • ๐Ÿ“‹ Sweet Potato And Chorizo Soup Recipe
    • ๐Ÿงพ Nutrition Label
    • โญ Rate The Recipe

    👪 Why You Should Make This Sweet Potato And Chorizo Soup

    • A Source of Vitamins and Minerals: Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and nutrients like A, C, and B6, as well as minerals like potassium and manganese. These are essential for various bodily functions, including immune system support and bone health.
    • Fibre: Sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fibre. They can aid digestion, supports gut health and help regulate blood sugar levels.
    • Protein: The chorizo provides protein, which is necessary for building and repairing tissues, supporting the immune system, and other vital functions in the body.
    • Easy to Prepare: This sweet potato and chorizo soups is easy to make. It requires relatively few ingredients and can be prepared in a single pot one the stove, making it a convenient option for busy individuals.
    • Versatile: You can make this soup your own and easily customize it to suit individual tastes and dietary preferences. For example, you can adjust the spice level, add additional vegetables, or use a plant-based chorizo substitute to make a vegan version.

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Chorizo - to make this soup vegan use a suitable plant-based alternative.
    • Onion - I use a brown onion but you could also use shallots.
    • Garlic Cloves - Use only fresh garlic for best results.
    • Mild Curry Powder - you could leave this out or substitute with a little chilli powder instead.
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Vegetable Stock - you could use chicken stock instead.
    • 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 sweet potato and chorizo soup recipe:

    1. Heat a large saucepan. Large enough to hold 1.5L of liquid.
    2. Add the chopped chorizo. Stir for a few minutes to release juices. When chorizo has browned remove from the saucepan with a slotted spoon. Set them aside.
    3. Sauté the onion and garlic in the chorizo juices until softened.
    4. Add the curry powder and stir it in to release the flavours.
    5. Add the sweet potatoes and stock and bring the mixture to the boil. Turn down to simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender.
    6. Blend in a food processor or blender and then return to the pan.
    7. Season to taste, add back the pieces of chopped chorizo and serve.

    🍽 Equipment

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    This is the set of pans I recommend for cooking with.

    The set includes 16, 18, 20 cm saucepans, 1 x 14 cm milk pan and 1 x 24 cm fry pan.

    The pans are suitable for all hobs including induction.

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    💭 FAQ's

    How Many Calories Are In Sweet Potato Chorizo Soup?

    There are 198 calories per portion in sweet potato and chorizo soup.

    How To Store?

    This soup can be kept it in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container.

    Can You Freeze?

    Absolutely. I recommend portioning the soup up into individual containers before freezing. You can then easily defrost the soup in your fridge overnight.

    How To Reheat?

    You can easily reheat chorizo sweet potato soup in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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    📋 Chicken and Chorizo Soup
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    Overhead view of a served bowl of chicken and chorizo soup with rest of soup in a saucepan above.
    The amazing flavours of this sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup combine to form a deliciously warming winter soup. This low calorie soup is both filling and satisfying.
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    📋 Sweet Potato And Chorizo Soup Recipe

    The amazing flavours of this sweet potato and chorizo soup combine to form a deliciously warming winter soup. This low calorie soup is both filling and satisfying too.
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Kitchen knives
    • Chopping board
    • Measuring spoons
    • Garlic press
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring jug
    • Slotted spoon
    • Blender
    • Soup ladle

    Ingredients

    • 50 g chorizo chopped into small 0.5cm pieces
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 tsp. mild curry powder
    • 1 Kg peeled chopped sweet potatoes
    • 1.5 L vegetable stock
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Heat a large saucepan, large enough to hold 1.5L of liquid.
    • Add the chopped chorizo, stir them around in the pan for a few minutes to release their juices. When chorizo has browned remove the pieces from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and set them aside.
    • Add the onion and garlic and sauté in the chorizo juices until softened, about 3 mins.
    • Add the curry powder and stir it in for a few seconds to release the flavours.
    • Add the potatoes, stir for a minute then add the stock and bring the mixture to the boil. Turn down to simmer for 30 – 35 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
    • Blend in a food processor or blender and then return to the pan.
    • Season to taste, add back the pieces of chopped chorizo and serve.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.2g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 7.3mg | Sodium: 234.1mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 8.2g | Vitamin A: 6600IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    🧾 Nutrition Label

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

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Sweet Potato And Chorizo Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 198 Calories from Fat 31
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3.4g5%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g8%
    Cholesterol 7.3mg2%
    Sodium 234.1mg10%
    Carbohydrates 37.2g12%
    Fiber 5.7g24%
    Sugar 8.2g9%
    Protein 5.1g10%
    Vitamin A 6600IU132%
    Vitamin C 9.9mg12%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 1.4mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      January 05, 2017 at 11:44 am

      I love your 2017 pie! And this soup sounds DELICIOUS. Really hitting all the senses at once. I'm going to town with my slow cooker, maybe this will get a round in there ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 06, 2017 at 4:43 am

        This would be a great soup for your slow cooker, allowing the flavours to marinate slowly and longer together! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      January 05, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Neil, I've said this before and I'll say it again - I so love that you and Lady Lynne "are frugal all year round when it comes to money because (y'all) prefer to spend (your) money on (your) holidays and trips away" - that's been my philosophy too - and you are not kidding - homemade meals are such an effective way at saving cash AND eating healthier - not to mention tastier - as evidenced by this fantastic sweet potato garlic and chorizo soup! A little chorizo goes a long way and you have done a fantastic job using every ounce of it's flavoring in this! Pinned and tweeted! Happy New Year, my friend!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 06, 2017 at 4:44 am

        Thanks so much for your comments Shashi, I hope that you too had a fantastic New Year, and here's to a fantastic 2017 cooking and blogging!

        Thanks for the pinning and tweeting too. ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. rachel @ athletic avocado

      January 05, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      I love chorizo and it sounds amazing in this healthy soup! Such a comforting and delicious meal, pinned ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 06, 2017 at 4:45 am

        Thanks Rachel, isn't chorizo just such a lovely little useful ingredient for so many recipes? ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Pamela

      January 09, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      On such a chilly night like tonight I need a delicious soup in my belly... can't wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 10, 2017 at 4:16 am

        Hope you enjoy, thanks for your comment Pamela!

        It's pretty chilly here in Scotland too. As well as lashing down with rain and blowing a gale too, ha ha!

        Definitely time to have this comforting soup. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. GiGi Eats

      January 11, 2017 at 11:51 pm

      I cannot get over how much I just ADOREEEEE sweet potatoes. I cannot and will not STOP eating them!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 12, 2017 at 4:26 am

        Me neither GiGi!

        Plus they're just so cheap and versatile too. Helps save the pennies for that holiday in Hawaii! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Liz

      May 11, 2020 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      This soup with some homemade bread was one of the most delicious meals I've eaten this year! Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Neil

        May 11, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Liz! So glad you made and enjoyed my recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate it too! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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