Spanish Lentil Soup. It will fill your house with the aromas of Spain.
Course Soup
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 8
Author www.sanpasqualskitchen.com
Ingredients
1-¾cupLentils
1whole9 Oz. Size Chorizo, Sliced
4clovesGarlicUnpeeled
2CarrotsPeeled And Diced
1Large PotatoPeeled And Diced
1Medium OnionDiced
Olive Oil For Sautéing
1TablespoonSpanish Paprikasmoked or hot
Salt To Taste
Instructions
Wash lentils. Place lentils, chorizo, whole garlic cloves, carrots, and potatoes in a large pot. Pour in enough water until everything is covered by the at least the width of 3 fingers.
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 and cook for a minute. Add onions to the pot of lentils. Cook for 45 minutes.
Remove the cloves of garlic, squeeze garlic from its skin and mash. Return to the pot. Salt to taste.