Chorizo Chicken Spinach Stoup with Roasted Red Pepp

Name: Chorizo Chicken Spinach Stoup with Roasted Red Pepper and Manchego Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan; 1/2 pound chorizo, cut in quarters lengthwise, then thinly sliced; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; Salt and black pepper; 2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach; 1 quart chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 3/4 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces; 8 baguette slices, cut 1/2 inch thick on an angle; 1/3 pound manchego cheese, rind removed, grated; 1 jarred roasted red pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, a generous handful, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan
1/2 pound chorizo, cut in quarters lengthwise, then thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and black pepper
2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach
1 quart chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
3/4 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
8 baguette slices, cut 1/2 inch thick on an angle
1/3 pound manchego cheese, rind removed, grated
1 jarred roasted red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, a generous handful, chopped

1
Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with the EVOO.
2
Add the chorizo and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring it frequently.
3
Remove it from the pot to drain on a paper towel.
4
To the hot soup pot add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
5
Cook while stirring frequently for about 4 or 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender and have taken on a little color.
6
Defrost the spinach in the microwave on high for 6 minutes.
7
Place the spinach in a kitchen towel and wring out the liquid.
8
Add the spinach to the onions and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
9
Transfer the onions and spinach to a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the chicken stock.
10
Puree it until somewhat smooth.
11
(If the pureeing gives you any trouble, add some more stock to get it going.)
12
Add the pureed spinach back to the soup pot and stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of chicken stock and the cream.
13
Bring it up to a simmer and add the reserved chorizo and bite-size chicken pieces.
14
Simmer them gently for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have come together.
15
Preheat the broiler and place a rack on the second groove.
16
While the soup is simmering, toast the baguette slices until they are golden brown under the broiler.
17
Mix the grated manchego with the roasted red pepper and the parsley on your cutting board.
18
Once the toast is nice and golden, top each with a little of the cheese mixture and return them to the broiler or toaster oven to melt and lightly brown the cheese.
19
Transfer the stoup to serving bowls and serve 2 roasted pepper and manchego toasts alongside.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan, 1/2 pound chorizo, cut in quarters lengthwise, then thinly sliced, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Chicken Spinach Stoup with Roasted Red Pepper and Manchego Toasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chorizo Chicken Spinach Stoup with Roasted Red Pepper and Manchego Toasts

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Variations & substitutions

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