BASQUE CHORIZO AND LENTIL SOUP

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I found this web on the net recently (I was on a Basque kick). I have not tried it out yet, but I am sucker for anything with lentils.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lentils, sorted and rinsed
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
2 medium carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, minced
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a large soup pot.
  • Add enough cold water to cover them by 3 inches.
  • Bring the lentils and water to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, and add the whole sausages and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Cook the lentils for about 45 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, onions and green and red peppers, and cook for about 20 minutes longer, until the vegetables are fork-tender.
  • Cut each chorizo in half, and serve 1 piece to a bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 489.7, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5, Protein 18.1

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