Best 7 Lentil Chorizo Soup Recipes

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Lentil chorizo soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a chilly day. It is made with a combination of lentils, chorizo, vegetables, and spices. The lentils provide a hearty texture and a boost of protein, while the chorizo adds a smoky and spicy flavor. The vegetables add sweetness and crunch, and the spices give the soup a warm and complex flavor. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CHORIZO AND RED LENTIL SOUP WITH KALE



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This recipe, adapted from "The Alaska from Scratch" Cookbook," by Maya Wilson, transforms a brothy lentil soup into a spicy, warming main dish with the addition of fresh Mexican-style chorizo and chopped kale. This simple winter dinner also features carrots, which grow unusually sweet in Alaska's summer light and temperatures, and are a root-cellar staple. Sweet or spicy Italian sausage works well as a substitute for the chorizo.

Provided by Julia O'Malley

Categories     easy, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 links fresh (uncured) Mexican-style chorizo, casings removed (1 pound)
2 tightly packed cups chopped kale
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup red lentils
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces and stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the kale, onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. You should hear a steady sizzle from the pot; adjust the heat as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
  • When ready to serve, taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 917 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

LENTIL AND CHORIZO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 to 4 dried ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed and seeded
1 cup water
4 thick slices bacon, cut into strips 1-inch long x 1/8-inch wide
9 ounces chorizo sausage, 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 chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, washed and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
Lime wedges

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.

BASQUE CHORIZO AND LENTIL SOUP



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I found this web on the net recently (I was on a Basque kick). I have not tried it out yet, but I am sucker for anything with lentils.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lentils, sorted and rinsed
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
2 medium carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, minced
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a large soup pot.
  • Add enough cold water to cover them by 3 inches.
  • Bring the lentils and water to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, and add the whole sausages and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Cook the lentils for about 45 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, onions and green and red peppers, and cook for about 20 minutes longer, until the vegetables are fork-tender.
  • Cut each chorizo in half, and serve 1 piece to a bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 489.7, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5, Protein 18.1

SPICY LENTIL/CHICKPEA & CHORIZO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup lentils either green or brown
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. chorizo, chopped
1 red onion
3 cloves of garlic
3 tsp, cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp crushed dried chili pepper or more if you like it hot
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 14 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. tomato paste
5 cups chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of about 1/2 lemon or to taste

Steps:

  • Put the lentils in a large saucepan, pour in enough boiling water to cover them generously, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until just tender. Do not over cook. Drain well. Sweat the onions in the olive oil until translucent; add the chorizo, and garlic, stir for about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon and chili, stir to let the spices heat up in the pan, just long enough to release their aroma. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, tomato paste and the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper and lemon juice to taste. This recipe can also be made from smoked linguica as well.

LENTIL TOMATO & CHORIZO SOUP



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A lovely simple soup to make, kids will even eat it if the chorizo is not too spicy, little miss DD is testament to that! From Edgell Australia.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

125 g chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
400 g brown lentils, undrained
400 g diced tomatoes
3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable stock
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)
Turkish bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Place chorizo sausage, garlic and onion in a large saucepan and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Stir in undrained Edgell Brown Lentils, tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve soup sprinkled with parsley and serve with toasted Turkish bread.

MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP WITH CHORIZO



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My son traveled from Alabama to Guatemala by car one summer. In doing so he intensified his love of the Mexican people and their food. This is a soup that he ate at one of the "Familias". A familia is family that feeds and houses travelers. It was the next best thing to actually staying with Mexican families.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
2 c red lentils, rinsed
4 tomatoes, diced or a can of diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
3 clove garlic, finely chopped
5 1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 c water, more as needed
lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE SAUCE: Place the tomatoes and garlic in a blender with a cup of the broth. Mix until smooth and set aside. For the soup:
  • 2. In a large pot, cook the chorizo over medium heat until well browned. (It will release some fat) About 8 minutes. Remove some of the excess fat from the pot leaving just one tablespoon.
  • 3. Add the carrots and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  • 4. Stir in the tomato-garlic sauce and cook for about 8 more minutes.
  • 5. Now, is time to add the lentils, broth and water. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the thyme and bay leave. Simmer for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Note: Add some more water if soup gets to dry for your taste.
  • 6. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with a wedge of lime.

LENTIL & CHORIZO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Pork

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cup dried lentils (yellow or green)
3 cups yellow onion, sliced
5 whole cloves of garlic
8-12 ounces chorizo, sliced in thin rounds
8 cups/2 Quarts chicken broth
1/2 cup cooking sherry
2 teaspoon black pepper
2 Cups Carrots- 1/4 inch
2 Medium Sized Potatoes - Skinned & Cut into 32nd's
3 Habeneros
Read more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/slow-cooker-spanish-lentil-and-chorizo-stew#ixzz2H3PsHpcr

Steps:

  • Put the lentils, onions and garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker. Slice the chorizo into thin rounds and add to the pot. Pour in the stock and sherry. Stir in the pepper. Cook on high for 4.5 hours

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils: Brown or green lentils are best for this soup, as they hold their shape well and won't disintegrate.
  • Rinse the lentils: This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Sauté the chorizo: This will help to release its flavor and fat.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: This will add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Add the lentils and water: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender.
  • Add the vegetables: Add the vegetables in stages, so that they cook evenly.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a green salad: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This lentil chorizo soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy and inexpensive soup to make, making it a great option for busy families. With its smoky, spicy, and satisfying flavor, this soup is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this lentil chorizo soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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