LENTIL SOUP WITH CHORIZO & RICE

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This hearthy soup is very popular in my country, Chile; where the cold days of winter call for warm, filling dishes. It's usually served as a main dish ganished with either chopped cilantro & crumbled hard boiled eggs or grated parmesan cheese.

Provided by marceladns

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lentils
1 cup white rice, cooked
1 medium white onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 chorizo sausage, chopped
olive oil
cumin
paprika
salt & pepper
4 slices bacon
chicken stock (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil lentils in 4 cups of water (or chicken stock), add bacon, salt & pepper to taste.
  • and cook until tender. About 20 minutes depending on the age of lentils.
  • Once the lentils are tender toss the bacon and put lentils aside. Do not drain.
  • In a separate pot heat the olive oil and brown the onions until they are clear.
  • Add chopped chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin & paprika and mix in well.
  • Add cooked rice and mix in well.
  • Mix in the lentils & rice mix and cook for another 10 minutes stirring often.
  • Serve in bowl with the garnish of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 295.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.2

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