Creamy Arracacha Soup with Calabrese Sausage
A hearty and comforting soup where silky blended arracacha meets smoky calabrese sausage. This warming bowl is simple to make and packed with rich, layered flavors. A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 kg arracacha (white carrot / Peruvian parsnip)
- 2 liters water
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh parsley and chives, chopped
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 link calabrese sausage, sliced into rounds
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Peel and chop the arracacha. Place in a pressure cooker with water and bouillon cubes. Cook under pressure for 15 minutes after it reaches full pressure.
- 2
Release the pressure, then transfer the arracacha pieces to a blender with a little of the cooking liquid. Blend until smooth. Set aside the remaining broth.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the calabrese sausage slices, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until golden.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Pour in the blended arracacha mixture and stir to combine.
- 5
Gradually add reserved cooking broth to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and chives.
- 8
Serve immediately while hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra-velvety texture, use an immersion blender to blend the entire soup after simmering. Swap calabrese sausage for smoked chorizo or kielbasa if you prefer.
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