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Spanish Lentil Stew

Hearty and flavorful Spanish Lentil Stew made with chorizo, veggies, lentils and a tomato and paprika broth. It will become a new family favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 whole dry, cured Spanish Chorizo (about 8oz), casing removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion , finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper , diced
  • 1 carrot , thinly sliced
  • 2 ribs celery , sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic , roughly minced
  • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (120 grams)
  • 1 cup dry brown lentils , rinsed (200 grams)
  • 2 small Yukon gold potatoes , cut into ½’’ pieces
  • 6 cups vegetable broth , or chicken broth (1.4 liters)
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • Crusty artisan bread or baguette , for serving

Instructions

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  1. Sauté Chorizo: Slice chorizo into ¼’’ rounds. Heat a large pot on medium heat. Add the chorizo slices in a single layer and cook for 1 minute, just to lightly render some of that fat. Flip each slice to the other side and cook one minute. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Sauté Veggies: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and celery then sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and oregano, and stir. Add 1/2 cup tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add lentils, potatoes, chorizo, broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, and season with black pepper.
  4. Cook: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Taste and season with sea salt and pepper, as needed.
  5. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dipping, and a simple green salad, if desired.

Notes

  • Yield: 6 1/2 - 7 cups. Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
  • Spanish chorizo is essential for this recipe (it is fully cooked/cured). You can buy it online at Amazon or possibly from Whole foods, or an International market near you. Use dulce (sweet) or picante chorizo (spicy) depending on preference. If you are wanting a less expensive option, you could substitute Kroger's Chorizo Smoked Sausage or Boar's Head Superiore Uncured Chorizo Spanish Style Sausage.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Chop all the veggies in the morning to help this soup come together quicker.
  • Freezing Instructions: Allow Spanish lentil soup to cool completely then place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating on the stove.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 1278mg (53%) Potassium 945mg (27%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4449IU (89%) Vitamin C 59mg (66%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 1278mg 53%
Potassium 945mg 20%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4449IU 89%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.