How To Make Red Lentil & Chorizo Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Rinse the red lentils under cold water and set aside.
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In a large pot, cook the chorizo slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent.
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Add diced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Add the red lentils, chicken or vegetable broth, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and tender.
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Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if desired.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy chorizo and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 30mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 18g
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