Lentil Tomato & Chorizo Soup

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 16

Delicious Lentil Tomato & Chorizo Soup recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

340

Sugar

Fat

17g

Lentil Tomato & Chorizo Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines nutritious lentils, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful chorizo. The soup is packed with proteins, fibers, and vitamins, which makes it a great choice for a healthy and flavorful comfort meal on a chilly night. The soup can be easily prepared in less than an hour, and you can serve it with Turkish bread to make it more filling.

Instructions

1.	Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
2.	Remove the chorizo from the pot and set it aside.
3.	In the same pot over medium heat, add garlic and onion, cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft.
4.	Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock and chorizo to the pot, stirring to combine.
5.	Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
6.	Serve hot with chopped fresh parsley and Turkish bread.

PROS

This Lentil Tomato & Chorizo Soup is hearty and filling, making it a perfect meal on its own.

The soup is packed with proteins and fibers from lentils and veggies.

CONS

Chorizo can be high in sodium and fat, so you should consume it in moderation.

Also, lentils may cause bloating or gas in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils contain a variety of beneficial nutrients, including protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants that help improve digestion and stabilize blood sugar.
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins C and K, potassium, and lycopene.
Chorizo is a good source of protein but should be consumed in moderation due to its high sodium content.

	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