Lunch · Spanish · 10 min
Sopa de Lentejas con Chorizo

- Calories
- 234
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 35g
- Fat
- 5g
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup brown lentils
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 each bay leaf
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 0.5 oz Spanish chorizo
Method
- 01Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly under cold running water and drain.
- 02In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 03Add smoked paprika and stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spice.
- 04Pour in 1.5 cups of water, then stir in the brown lentils and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 05Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 06Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the diced Spanish chorizo, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the chorizo is heated through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) if raw, or hot throughout.
- 07Ladle the soup into a bowl and serve warm.