Spicy Chorizo Soup
Calories 269 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Onion (medium, diced)
- 2 Heads of garlic (minced (about 1/2 c))
- 12 ounces of “clean” chorizo sausage/other spicy sausage
- 3 Stalks celery (diced)
- 1 White potato (medium, cubed)
- 32 oz Chicken broth
- 1/2 tbsp Red pepper flakes (crushed)
- 1/2 c Zucchini (cubed)
- 1/2 c Yellow squash (cubed)
- Coconut oil
Instructions
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Add a tbsp or two of coconut oil to sauté onions and garlic in a large dutch oven or other sturdy soup pot.
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Sauté onions and garlic on medium-high until the onions are translucent.
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Remove chorizo from its casing, and add it to the onions and garlic to brown.
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Chop celery and potato while chorizo is browning.
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Once diced, add celery and potato to the soup pot. Mix well.
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Add chicken broth to the mix, along with red pepper flakes.
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Allow to simmer on medium-high for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are almost done.
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At the last minute, add cubed zucchini and squash, and lightly simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
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Serve, and garnish with additional red pepper flakes and/or chives.
Recipe Notes
Potatoes are not strictly “paleo.” They tend to fall into the “paleo-ish” arena in that it’s better for you than other non-paleo foods, & can sometimes fit into Mark Sisson’s “primal” variation of the diet. That said – if you want to stay strict paleo – substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes instead. Also – note that the starches in potatoes can cause high blood sugar spikes so if you’re trying to eat paleo in order to lose weight, you’ll want to stay away from potatoes all together.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Chorizo Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 1361mg59%
Potassium 155mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
White potatoes aren’t paleo. Can I sub a sweet potatoe?
Yup. See our updated note above!
What’s with the white potato in the Chorizo soup? Shocked!!!
Hey Julie!
It’s okay – you can substitute a sweet potato to make it 110% paleo
I thought white potatoes were a no-no on Paleo….
Hey Linda – we just updated the post to clarify this a bit. Sorry for the confusion.
Wow, this looks awesome! Can’t wait to make it tonight! I have a question regarding potatoes. My husband insists they are NOT part of the Paleo foods, but I read more and more that they are. Could you help us clarify this please? Thanks! Great site!
Hey Mar,
We just updated the recipe to clarify this point. They’re technically not “strict” paleo – but you can substitute sweet potatoes in this one if you like.
Thanks Brock,
however I am not a “purist” I can live with one white potatoe
What I most wanted to communicate here is the abundance of Paleo sites which are now defending potaoes.
So what is your position on this? are potatoes ok? not ok? somewhat ok?
Thanks!
Hey Mar,
They’re not paleo from a strict sense. They are not the worst thing in the world – certainly better than junk food – but they’re not paleo.
A lot of people who eat paleo choose to include them in their diet – but that’s a personal choice. They’re not going to kill you, but they’re a complicated food that people choose to add in once they’ve sort of mastered the basics of paleo & understand how it affects their body.
Also – due to the starch and correlated blood sugar spikes, if you’re doing paleo to lose weight = stay far far away from potatoes.
Thank you.
How sad then that I must stay away from them
I made this soup and I did use red potatoes. Less starch. I added three ripe fresh tomatoes to the mix and OMG, it was great. My husband said this was his second favorite soup of all time. Albondigas is number one. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Of course I always screw around and add or delete things when I cook. Love your site. Julie
Julie,
So glad to hear that this recipe turned out great for you and the hubby! Also, I love to hear that you played around with the ingredients to “make it your own”. I do that all the time and think that is some of the most fun I have in the kitchen! Soups are one of my favorite things to make and I imagine I’ll be posting several more soups; so stay tuned!
Cheers,
Katie