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Galician-Style Soup with Potatoes and Chorizo Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of chorizo, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can of white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large pot, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the diced potatoes, white beans, chicken broth, and smoked paprika to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Add the cooked chorizo back to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for cooking chorizo and onion and garlic
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for cooking the soup
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 430
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 23g
- Sodium: 1900mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Spanish chorizo can be substituted with any other type of sausage
- White beans can be substituted with any other type of bean

Variations:
- Add kale or spinach for extra greens
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a healthier option
- Add a can of diced tomatoes for a more tomato-based soup

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brown the chorizo before adding it to the soup for extra flavor
- Use smoked paprika for a more authentic Galician flavor
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping

Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in a pot over medium heat until heated through

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in individual bowls with a sprig of fresh parsley on top

Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley

Pairings:
- Crusty bread

Suggested side dishes:
- Salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to thin it out

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the chorizo thoroughly before adding it to the soup

Food history:
- Galician-style soup is a traditional soup from the Galicia region of Spain

Flavor profiles:
- Smoky, savory, and slightly spicy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish for lunch or dinner

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Region: Spanish

Taste: Savory, Smoky, Spicy, Hearty, Tangy