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Sopa De Salchichon Recipe

Sopa de Salchichón Recipe (Puerto Rican Sausage Soup)

The sopa de salchichón recipe is a traditional Puerto Rican soup made with salchichón (smoked sausage), potatoes, noodles, and a rich, savoury broth. It’s the perfect comfort food — hearty, flavourful, and ready in under an hour. This dish brings the warmth of island cooking straight to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 salchichón Spanish sausage, sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup chopped ham optional for extra flavour
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 packet of Sazón with achiote
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 small tomato chopped (or ½ cup tomato sauce)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup fideo noodles or broken spaghetti
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced salchichón and cook for about 3–4 minutes, allowing it to brown slightly and release its flavour.
  2. Add the ham, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables become soft and aromatic.
  3. Stir in the tomato or tomato sauce, Sazón, adobo, oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes to build flavour.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add the potatoes. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes start to soften, about 15 minutes.
  6. Add the noodles and cook until they are tender and the soup slightly thickens, around 8–10 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Protein Options: You can use smoked sausage, chorizo, or turkey sausage if salchichón isn’t available.
  • Broth Tip: Use homemade chicken broth for the richest flavour.
  • Texture: For a thicker soup, mash a few of the cooked potatoes before adding noodles.
  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with white rice or crusty bread for a filling meal.
  • Sopa De Salchichon Recipe