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red lentil soup

Chorizo & Red Lentil Soup

For a little spice and some cross-cultural flavor this soup has it all.  The red lentils are a great base for the richness of the chorizo sausage. Topping this with fresh basil gives the whole dish a flavor profile that will make your taste buds sing.

red lentil soup

Chorizo & Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound organic chorizo sausage, diced
  • 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 large carrot, chopped small
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped small
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped small
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups bone broth  https://theingredientguru.com/healing-powers-bone-broth/
  • 2 cups  red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, keep liquid
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chorizo approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside
  • Add olive oil to the skillet, once warm add the carrot, celery, onion and season with salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and onion is slightly golden, 4-5 minutes
  • Add sausage back to the skillet as well as bone broth, lentils, tomatoes and their liquid, plus the seasonings, stir to mix well
  • Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low
  • Cover with lid tilted to allow some steam to release and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender
  • Remove from heat, discard the bay leaves, stir in fresh basil and serve immediately
    Enjoy!