Description
Savory chorizo and sweet potato delight fuses Mexican flavors with comforting textures. Spicy sausage and caramelized potatoes create a mouthwatering meal perfect for dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 200 g (7 oz) chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 450 g (1 lb) sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
- 1.25 liters (5 cups) vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Searing Chorizo: Ignite a Dutch oven over medium heat, strategically sear chorizo slices until achieving a caramelized golden crust, extracting their intense smoky essences. Extract chorizo to a separate plate while preserving the aromatic oil.
- Building Foundation: Infuse diced onions in the residual chorizo-laden oil, transforming them into translucent, tender morsels that establish a robust flavor foundation.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Introduce minced garlic and rosemary, vigorously stirring to unleash their vibrant herbal notes without scorching.
- Liquid Fusion: Incorporate chopped tomatoes, sweet potato cubes, and vegetable stock. Accelerate heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then descend to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to harmonize and sweet potatoes to soften luxuriously.
- Textural Transformation: Midway through cooking, strategically crush select sweet potato segments, creating a sumptuous, creamy consistency that elevates the dish’s overall character.
- Final Integration: Reunite crispy chorizo with the simmering mixture, gracefully fold in baby spinach, permitting delicate wilting and seamless flavor melding.
- Seasoning Finale: Calibrate salt and black pepper, conducting a precise taste assessment to guarantee a perfectly balanced culinary experience before serving.
Notes
- Chorizo Selection: Choose high-quality Spanish chorizo with robust spices for maximum flavor intensity and authentic taste.
- Sweet Potato Texture: Partially mashing creates a creamy consistency, transforming the soup from liquid to luxuriously thick and satisfying.
- Herb Infusion: Fresh rosemary elevates the dish’s aromatic profile, so crush leaves gently to release essential oils before adding.
- Temperature Control: Simmer gently after initial boil to prevent sweet potatoes from breaking down completely and maintain distinct ingredient textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg