What is this Spanish food?

Question

I studied abroad in spain this summer and I would like to cook a few of the meals i had for my family. I don't know what they are called though. any help?

the first is a really good potato soup with chicken in it. the broth is red/orange and there are chunks of potato in it. my host mom told me you cook it with the paella spice for the color and you cook it with liquor and other things i dont remember.

the 2nd is a really good mashed potato dish with spinach in it. its very very creamy and sweet tasting.

anyone have recipes or names of the food?

Answer 1

I am not sure if these are the exact recipes, but they sound similar:

Spanish Potato & Garlic Soup (Sopa de Patatas con Ajo):

http://www.kitchenchick.com/2004/10/span...

Puré de Patatas amb Cansalada:

http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/recip...