CHORIZO LENTIL SOUP

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Make and share this Chorizo Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 -4 dried ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed and seeded
1 cup water
4 slices bacon, thick slices, cut into strips 1-inch long x 1/8-inch wide
9 ounces chorizo sausages, removed from casings and crumbled
2 medium onions, diced
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups brown lentils, washed and picked over
3 quarts vegetable stock or 3 quarts water
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, washed and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
lime wedge

Steps:

Toast the chiles in a dry, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until brown all over; they will soften, bubble and release their aroma .Place the chiles in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Transfer the chiles with their water to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Reserve.
Fry the bacon in large heavy stockpot over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and saute 3 minutes longer, or until browned. Spoon out excess fat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Then stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes to release its aroma. Add the lentils and reserved chile puree and saute an additional minute.
Pour in the stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, occasionally skimming and removing the fat from the top. Stir in the carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes, skimming and discarding the fat from the top. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and cilantro and serve hot, with the lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.2, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 2813.4, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 27.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 56.3

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