MEXICAN LENTIL SOUP WITH CHORIZO
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
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.
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DarkIcy64
darkicy6473@gmail.comI'm a big fan of lentil soup, and this recipe did not disappoint. The chorizo and sweet potatoes added a nice touch of flavor. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
MAHBOOB ALI
m-ali22@yahoo.comThis soup was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again.
shirin 3344
3_shirin78@yahoo.comThis soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I especially loved the combination of the chorizo and the lentils. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Nazicoh Nazicoh
nazicoh_nazicoh@yahoo.comThis soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I also didn't like the texture of the lentils. They were a bit too mushy for my taste.
Su Merget
merget34@aol.comI'm a big fan of lentil soup, and this recipe did not disappoint. The chorizo and sweet potatoes added a nice touch of flavor. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Giovan Gadea
g_giovan67@yahoo.comThis soup was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again.
GHOZT GAMEZ
ghozt12@hotmail.comThis soup was just okay. I found it to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning. I also didn't like the texture of the lentils. They were a bit too mushy for my taste.
Hamza Iqbal
hamza100@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I especially loved the combination of the chorizo and the lentils. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Laurence Moss zdx: zzz
m@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The chorizo and sweet potatoes really made all the difference. I also liked that the soup was relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Boss Daka
boss_daka@gmail.comThis soup was a hit with my family! The chorizo added a nice smoky flavor, and the lentils were hearty and filling. I also loved the addition of the sweet potatoes. They added a nice touch of sweetness to the soup. I will definitely be making this so