Best 6 Easy Chourico Soup Recipes

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With its smoky, savory flavor, Portuguese chourico sausage adds depth and excitement to this simple soup. This soup is quick and easy to make, making it a perfect weeknight meal. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a delicious and hearty soup on the table in under an hour. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHOURICO SOUP



Easy Chourico Soup image

As long as you have the right kind of chourico, you cannot mess up this filling, slightly spicy soup. It's perfect for an autumn or winter meal, and can easily be adapted for vegans by using soyrizo (see note) instead of chourico. You can also use other vegetables, such as butternut squash or kale. I like to use organic spinach and vegetable broth when they are available.

Provided by ASHLEY_S

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 ounces Portuguese chourico, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
5 ounces baby spinach
salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the chourico in a soup pot over medium-high heat until it releases some oil. Add the chopped onion; stir and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the baby spinach into the soup and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO AND KALE SOUP



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This recipe is a quick version of a wonderful soup I had in Mystic, Conn., a Portuguese community nestled by the sea in New England. This soup is a winter wonder.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
1 pound kale, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzos (chick peas), drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pound diced chourico, casing removed
1 quart chicken broth
Warm, crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep pot over medium high heat. Add potatoes and onions, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, bay leaves, and kale to the pot. Cover pot and wilt greens 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, chourico, and broth to the pot and bring soup to a full boil. Reduce heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
  • Serve soup with hunks of crusty bread and butter.
  • Cook's Note: If you are in Mystic, ask for cherise (phonetic pronunciation), if you want to sample the chourico.

POTATO AND CHOURIçO SOUP WITH CRUNCHY KALE



Potato and Chouriço Soup With Crunchy Kale image

Provided by Pete Wells

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the kale and serving
2 medium onions, diced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
6 to 8 ounces spicy, dried Portuguese chouriço or Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 pounds waxy potatoes, like white or creamer, peeled and cut into chunks
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
6 ounces (about half a bunch) Tuscan kale, stems removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the olive oil in a soup pot set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, then add half the sausage, potatoes, bay leaf and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and gently boil until the potatoes are soft, 20 to 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
  • When the soup has cooled slightly, purée it with a food processor, blender or immersion blender. Season to taste with salt.
  • Stack about six kale leaves on top of one another. Starting along a long edge, roll the stack tightly, like a cigar, then cut the roll into very fine ribbons, about 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining kale. Toss the ribbons with a little olive oil and spread them on a baking sheet covered with a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper or a silicone pad. Give them some breathing room, but don't worry if they overlap; they will be impossible to untangle in any case. Salt them lightly and roast them in the oven until they are crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • While reheating the soup, set a small sauté pan over medium heat and brown the remaining sausage. For each serving of soup, spoon some browned sausage into the bottom of the bowl, ladle in some soup, float some good olive oil on the surface and top with a tangle of crisp kale.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY CHOURICO SOUP



Easy Chourico Soup image

As long as you have the right kind of chourico, you cannot mess up this filling, slightly spicy soup. It's perfect for an autumn or winter meal, and can easily be adapted for vegans by using soyrizo (see note) instead of chourico. You can also use other vegetables, such as butternut squash or kale. I like to use organic spinach and vegetable broth when they are available.

Provided by ASHLEY_S

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 ounces Portuguese chourico, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
5 ounces baby spinach
salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the chourico in a soup pot over medium-high heat until it releases some oil. Add the chopped onion; stir and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir the baby spinach into the soup and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 790.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO AND KALE SOUP



PORTUGUESE CHOURICO AND KALE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
1 pound kale, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzos (chick peas), drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pound diced chourico, casing removed
1 quart chicken broth

Steps:

  • If using an uncooked sausage or chicken breast, dice and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium high heat. Add potatoes and onions, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, bay leaves, and kale to the pot. Cover pot and wilt greens 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, meat, and broth to the pot and bring soup to a full boil. Reduce heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND CORN SOUP



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This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder consistency, use a potato masher to break down some of the spuds. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound bulk fresh chorizo or spicy pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups frozen corn (about 16 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
Optional: Queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo to paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan., In drippings, saute onion and the red and poblano peppers over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in broth., Add potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chorizo; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chourico: The chourico is the star of the show in this soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for chourico that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and has a nice smoky flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your taste: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. For example, if you like a spicy soup, you can add more cayenne pepper or chili powder. If you prefer a milder soup, you can omit the cayenne pepper and chili powder altogether.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious on its own, but it's even better when served with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chourico soup include crusty bread, grated cheese, diced avocado, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Chourico soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this chourico soup a try.

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