Chorizo Potato Soup

My culinary masterpiece: Chorizo Potato Soup. I like smoked cheddar cheese and cilantro for garnishes, but feel free to experiment with other toppings, like tortilla chips, chopped tomatoes or bacon! According to my hubby; "everything is better with bacon." : )

2 large yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped

7 oz chorizo sausage

2 medium leeks

½ c cream

1 Tbsp butter

2 cans chicken stock (3 ½ cups)

Green onions/chives, green parts sliced

Grated smoked cheddar cheese

Slice white parts of leeks and wash well in a shallow bowl. Cook chorizo in butter in a medium saucepan until it begins to brown, about 5 min. Add leeks and cook until wilted, 2 min more.

Add potatoes and chicken stock, cover and simmer for 20 min, or until potatoes are tender.

Add cream and stir. If thicker soup is desired, puree 1 cup of soup in a blender and add 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/8 cup water. Return pureed soup to pot with cornstarch mixture and let simmer 5 min longer, or until desired thickness is reached. Divide into four bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and shredded smoked cheese.

Serves 4.