A hearty and rustic potage featuring roasted winter squash, kale, and spicy chorizo, perfect for a comforting meal.
65 minutes
A hearty and rustic potage featuring roasted winter squash, kale, and spicy chorizo, perfect for a comforting meal.
Winter Squash, peeled, cubed (1/2-inch)
0 lb
to taste
to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for roasting and sautéing
as needed
Leek, diced
each
Onions, diced
each
Spanish Chorizo, sliced into thin coins
0 lb
Garlic Clove, minced
each
teaspoons
Cannellini Beans, cooked, or canned and rinsed
cups
cups
Kale, stems removed, leaves blanched, squeezed dry, and chopped into ribbons
0 lb
1. Roasting Squash
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
2. Cooking Leeks
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add leeks, season with salt, and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate and reserve for later.
3. Sauté Onions
In the same pot, add more oil if needed. Add onions with a pinch of salt, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Chorizo & Aromatics
Stir in chorizo, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.
5. Combine & Simmer
Add beans and 8 cups of the preferred liquid. Bring to a simmer and maintain for 30 minutes. Season to taste.
6. Final Assembly
Stir in roasted squash, prepared greens, and reserved leeks. Cook on low for 10 minutes, adding liquid if too thick. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Use high-quality, flavorful chorizo and opt for dense, sweet squash like butternut or kabocha. Organic kale is recommended for its taste and texture.
Roast the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper to caramelize and concentrate its natural sugars, enhancing the potage's flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning throughout cooking to achieve a well-rounded flavor profile.
Start rendering chorizo in a cold pot and slowly increase heat to render the fat for sautéing aromatics, infusing the dish with flavor.
Season in layers, accounting for the chorizo's saltiness, and adjust final seasoning at the end for balanced flavor.
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