Best Sopa De Lentejas Recipes
SOPA DE LENTEJAS (COLOMBIAN-STYLE LENTIL SOUP)
Sopa de Lentejas or Colombian Style Lentil Soup is a standard in a lot of Colombian kitchens, the Colombian chorizo sausage gives the soup extra flavor. This is a very substantial soup that would make a meal-in-a-bowl served with white rice.
Provided by Erica Dinho
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the chorizo in the oil in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Add the carrots, onion, garlic, tomato and scallions to the pot, season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally about 12 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook 1 more minute.
- Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the lentils become tender but not mushy about 45 minutes.
- Add chorizo and potatoes, cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked and fork tender, thin with water if necessary. Ladle into soup bowls and top with cream if using and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 718 mg, Fiber 24 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SOPA DE LENTEJAS: SPANISH LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Begin by sorting through lentils to remove any debris or rocks.
- Rinse dry lentils under cold water.
- Place lentils into a medium saucepan and cover with water. Soak lentils for 1 hour.
- Pour olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, add vegetables and cumin and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add pork and chorizo and sauté for 3 more minutes, making sure meat doesn't stick.
- Add just enough water to pot to completely cover vegetables and meat. Bring water to a boil.
- Drain lentils and add to pot.
- Bring back to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are cooked, about 1 hour. Check pot every 15 to 20 minutes. Add additional water if/when needed.
- When lentils are fully cooked, season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls with rustic bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 1 dozen (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SOPA DE LENTEJAS (ANDALUCIAN LENTIL SOUP)
This is a great soup to have during cold winter months, although it's wonderful anytime of year! It's loaded with fresh veggies and has a hearty flavor anyone will enjoy! Add additional root veggies like carrots if you like.
Provided by Vanessa Moore
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon just until it starts to brown a bit, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sausage, and bay leaf; cook about 4 minutes. Add lentils and water (water should be about an inch deeper than the level of the lentils). Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Put the potatoes into the soup and continue simmering until potatoes are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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