Pepper Tomato Soup with Chorizo
Warm, comforting, and full of bold flavor, this Pepper Tomato Soup with Chorizo is a hearty twist on a classic. Sweet green bell peppers and ripe fresh tomatoes are blended with onion, rich passata, and stock to create a silky, vibrant base.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 3 ounces chorizo ground or sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 onion chopped
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced, or garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup passata
- 1/2 tablespoon creme fraiche
- thyme
For the Toasted Chorizo Bread
- 1 ounce chorizo ground or sausage
- 2 pieces French bread
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife and cut a shallow slit lengthwise along the chorizo sausage casing. Roll back and peel the casing away from the sausage meat. Heat a pan and add 3 ounces of chorizo meat and crumble it into small pieces. Transfer cooked meat onto a plate.
- Add olive oil to the pan, add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin and smoked paprika and stir another minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook them for about 5 minutes. They will start falling apart. (NOTE 1)
- Add the broth (chicken or vegetable), passata and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, making use of a food processor or an immersion blender. Pour the soup back into the pan.
- At the same time, heat your broiler to high. Spread 1 ounce of chorizo on the two slices of French bread and place the pieces under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until crunchy. (NOTE 2)
- Pour the soup back into the pan, stir in the cooked chorizo and warm for a few minutes. Season with salt & pepper if needed.
- Divide soup over 2 bowls and swirl in the creme fraiche. Sprinkle with fresh or dried thyme. Serve the toasted chorizo bread along side.
Notes
- Personally, I prefer fresh and ripe tomatoes, but if those are not available, good quality canned tomatoes are also perfect. If you use the canned tomatoes, you can omit the passata.
- If you have difficulties spreading the chorizo, mix the meat with a few drops of olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 910mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12g