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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

Ingredients

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.

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3/4 pound fresh chorizo or other spicy sausage, casings removed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups baby spinach
Juice of 1 lime
3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, halved, pitted and chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the tortilla strips with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer and bake until crisp and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cumin and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the sweet potato, chicken broth, tomatoes and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and lime juice and season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with the tortilla strips, cilantro and avocado.
Photograph by Christopher Testani

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 101 milligrams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams