Tomato and chorizo soup is the perfect winter warmer. Vibrant and bursting with flavour, this easy low cost rustic soup is just what you need when it's cold outside!
Well folks, two weekends ago here in the UK we officially saw the end of summertime when we turned our clocks back an hour. Didn't we?
I don't know about you, but it's at this time of year that I crave as much sunlight and bright colors as possible.
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer.
With the grey overcast skies and dark weather, it can be challenging to stay upbeat.
Workdays seem longer, making it more difficult to remain focused.
It's easy to feel just a little gloomy, don't you think?
So that's where this fantastic new tomato and chorizo soup recipe comes in handy!
Vibrant not just in colour and flavour, this low-calorie soup is not only simple to make but also a pleasure to eat.
It's practically a guaranteed "good mood food".
The bright, rich colors and delicious taste can instantly lift your spirits.
Just because there seem to be forever grey skies at the moment doesn’t mean you can’t pretend you’re on a tropical beach with your toes in the sand.
Imagine the warmth of the sun and the sound of the waves as you savour each spoonful.
Eating this sweet and smoky flavoured soup will soon have you smiling and drifting away, dreaming of those summer days to come! Even just the aroma alone can transport you to a happier, sunnier place.
Not only that, when you eat a really great bowl of soup like this, you feel good and you know you're being healthy too! It's a comforting feeling to enjoy a meal that's both tasty and nutritious.
I find that using chorizo to flavour the soup is a fantastic way to spice up a budget soup giving it a much "meatier" flavour without busting the bank!
The chorizo adds depth and richness, making each bite satisfying.
Also folks, I don’t know about you, but knowing that I’m saving money helps keep me motivated during these winter days too.
Knowing that that money I'm saving is going towards something good in the future, like an amazing holiday, helps me focus keeping our weekly grocery budget frugal.
Every penny saved brings us closer to that next dream holiday.
Pre-made soup can actually be pretty expensive. While there are cheap canned soup options available, I wouldn’t consider them very healthy. They often contain too much salt and other unhealthy ingredients.
I believe the only way for the very best soup is to make your own.
This ensures that you get rid of unhealthy ingredients, copious amounts of salt and you're able to lower your food bill at the same time!
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Other Tomato Soup Recipes For You To Try
- This vibrant red pepper tomato and kidney bean soup is really tasty! A real feel good vegan and gluten free soup. Low in calories and fat. An excellent source of fibre!
- Tomato and courgette soup is a simple tasty and really easy to make soup. Nutritious and low cost you’ll want to add this to your quick healthy meals list, especially for lunch!
- Simple skinny tomato soup. Low in calories, carbs, fat and cost. This soup is so full of tomato flavour it will make you reluctant to buy any tinned soup ever again!
- Tomato and green lentil soup is a really rich and satisfying meal in itself. And because it’s so filling, you can be sure that you’ll not be tempted to reach for any unhealthy snacks after a bowl of this amazing soup!
Tomato and Chorizo Soup Recipe
Why not enjoy this tomato chorizo soup with a couple of slices of my delicious homemade easy multigrain bread?
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Tomato And Chorizo Soup Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 g chorizo chopped into small 0.5cm pieces
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 2 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
- ½ L vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon corn flour
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pan, large enough to hold 1.5L of liquid.
- Add the chopped chorizo pieces; stir them around the pan to release their juices. Remove the chorizo from the pan with a slotted spoon once it begins to brown but before it goes crispy and set it aside.
- Add the diced onion and garlic. Stir and sweat the onion in the chorizo juices. Once the onion and garlic have softened, add the tomatoes and vegetable stock to the pan, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blitz the soup mixture with a food processor / a liquidiser or blender and return to the pan.
- Mix the corn flour with the water to form a paste and stir that in to the soup to help it thicken. Add the chorizo back to the pan.
- Simmer the soup for a further 15 minutes, stir in the basil, season to taste and serve.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The soup is REAL! I definitely love the vibrant color!
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No extra colour saturation needed in the pictures of this soup Rebecca, it really was that vibrant colour! 😀
David @ Spiced
Oh, I totally agree with you about homemade soups, Neil! Back when I was first teaching myself how to cook, I was shocked at how easy (and cheap!) it is to make homemade soups. Those cans of soup might be convenient, but homemade tastes so much better...and it saves quite a bit for that holiday, too! 🙂 I love the idea of using a bit of chorizo in this soup to bring a punch of flavor. Tomato soup happens to be one of my all-time favorites (especially when served with a good, melty grilled cheese sandwich) on a cold winter day. I'm going to have to give this version a shot soon...it's supposed to be turning cold (like really cold) here this weekend!
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Thanks David, I love the sound of complimenting this soup with that good, melty grilled cheese sandwich. That sounds delicious!
Yeah, we're cold here, probably just around zero degrees at the moment. But I don't think we're going to be colder than you guys! Take care when that cold hits. I prescribe plenty of soup! 😀
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Oh, we just changed the time this Sunday in Canada, so I'm still adjusting. Honestly, I don't know why many (most?) countries continue doing this "time saving thing" as the positive effects aren't that clear any more, as per some research. Besides, this affects people - even relatively healthy folks need a few days to get their brain and body adjusted. Personally, I leave the house when it's still dark, and I come back when it's already dark, so I don't see the real difference (Well, not excactly, I can take a little part of the trail again in the morning);) But you're absolutely right - we need more positive and bright food during this dark season. Although tomato soup is mostly associated with summer to me, I won't mind having a bowl now. I'll just sprinkle with a little of feta or goat cheese to make it even more comfort 🙂
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I'm the same Ben. I'm up and out early of the house here too and it's dark when I leave, and dark when I come back!
The only daylight I see or experience on weekdays is from the office window, or if I nip out at lunchtime to the shops, which I generally don't as I've always got my lunch (like this soup) with me!
Good idea to sprinkle a little feta or goats cheese on this. That kind of cheese would absorb the soup making pleasant little "bites" I think!
Lesley Jamieson
This soup makes boring old tomato soup taste amazing! Thanks for giving a new life to tomato soup. Love it!
Neil
Thanks Lesley. Yeah I agree that tomato soup can sometimes be a bit boring. Glad you like the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to make it and rate it! 🙂