Basque Potato Soup Recipe

Warm up your soul with this hearty Basque Potato Soup, a traditional recipe from the sun-drenched hills of northeastern Spain and southwestern France! Perfect for chilly evenings, this rich and flavorful soup boasts tender potatoes, savory sausage, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth. A taste of the Basque Country awaits – try it today!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 273.3 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Basque Potato Soup

  • 1 lb Spanish chorizo sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Burgundy wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Basque Potato Soup

  1. Brown 1 lb Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and 1 large onion, chopped, in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Drain excess fat from the Dutch oven.
  3. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 6 cups beef stock, 1 bay leaf, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme to the Dutch oven.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 cup carrots, chopped, 1/2 cup Burgundy wine, and 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves to the soup.
  6. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in 1 cup shredded green cabbage.
  8. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

27g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Basque Potato Soup?

Basque Potato Soup takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Basque Potato Soup?

Basque Potato Soup has approximately 273.3 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Basque Potato Soup?

The key ingredients for Basque Potato Soup are Smoked Sausage, Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Beef Stock, Bay Leaf, Dried Thyme. See the full list with measurements above.

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