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Lentil Soup

This Spanish lentil soup (lentejas con chorizo in Spanish) is a great tasting dish. Try this authentic Spanish recipe at home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups lentils
  • 1 chorizo sliced, 9 oz
  • 4 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 large potato peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp Spanish paprika
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash lentils.
  • Place lentils, chorizo, whole garlic cloves, carrots, and potatoes in a large pot.
  • Pour water at least 3 fingers over total.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Let cook uncovered stirring occasionally.
  • Fry onions in a pan with olive oil until slightly browned, then add Spanish paprika.
  • Add onions to the pot of lentils. Salt to taste.
  • Cook for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the cloves of garlic, squeeze garlic from its skin and mash.
  • Return to the pot. Salt to taste.