Description
Hearty lentil chorizo soup brings Spanish flavors to your kitchen with rich, smoky notes. Spicy chorizo and tender lentils create a comforting meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1/2 lb (225g) chorizo sausage, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 lb (225g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
Herbs, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 10.5 oz (300g) green lentils
- 2 bay leaves
- Handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle chorizo in heated olive oil over medium temperature for 3-4 minutes until edges crisp and golden. Transfer to a separate plate, reserving rendered fat.
- Utilize the same pot to sauté onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically until vegetables soften and release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic, paprika, and thyme into the vegetable mixture, allowing spices to bloom for 60 seconds. Incorporate tomato paste and cook for an additional minute to intensify depth of flavor.
- Create a hearty base by adding lentils, diced potatoes, rich stock, bay leaves, and previously cooked chorizo. Elevate heat to achieve a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 30 minutes until lentils become tender and potatoes soften.
- Finalize the soup by folding in fresh chopped parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into warm bowls and serve alongside crusty, rustic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Swap Chorizo for Veggie Options: Replace chorizo with plant-based sausage or smoked tofu to create a vegetarian version that maintains rich, smoky flavor profiles.
- Control Spice Levels: Adjust paprika and chorizo amounts to customize heat intensity, perfect for sensitive palates or spice lovers.
- Texture Tricks: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Storage Solutions: This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making it an excellent meal prep option for busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg