Alicia’s Saffron Chicken Soup

Talk about comfort food! This is the best kind of peasant dish: a warming, sustaining meal in a bowl that is packed with interesting flavors and textures, from chewy chorizo to silky cabbage. While not overtly spicy, the broth, thickened only with lightly crushed potatoes, delivers a slow burn thanks to a double dose of saffron and picante smoked paprika. It is so easy to make yet so richly flavored, you’ll want to serve it for a winter dinner gathering. You can make it a day ahead, but be