BASQUE LENTIL POTATO SOUP

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I made homemade lentil soup for the first time, and this recipe is a keeper. The potato and sausage add a lot of texture and flavor to this dish. The recipe says it's best when it's made 24 hours in advance. All I can say is if it's this good today, I can't wait for tomorrow. If you don't have chorizo use any other spicy sausage like linguica. Recipe courtesy of Beyond Burlap--Idaho's Famous Potato Recipes, Junior League of Boise. This recipe says it serves 4 to 6 people, but in my opinion it serves 8 to 10. However, if you find yourself going back for additional servings like I did, I suppose it would serve 4 to 6.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried lentils
6 cups water
1/2 cup potato, cubed
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
15 ounces tomatoes, diced
9 ounces chorizo sausages, diced (3 3 oz sausages)
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons catsup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse the lentils.
  • Combine the lentils, water, potato, carrot, celery, onion, undrained tomatoes, and chorizo in a large heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the beef bouillon, catsup, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve in a bread bowl for a special treat.

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