Lentil Stew

What does it include?

Ingredients

• Dry lenses 400 g
• Onion 1
• Red bell pepper 1
• Carrot 1
• Fire 150 g
• red chorizo ​​1
• Papas 2
• Crushed tomato 200 g
• Meat or vegetable broth 1 liter
• Garlic 3 cloves
• Sweet paprika 1 tbsp
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Go out to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Oil 2 tbsp
• Laurel 1 leaf

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Wash the lentils and let them soak for 1 hour so they cook faster.
2. Chop onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot into small cubes.
3. Cut the bacon and red chorizo into pieces.
4. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté the bacon until golden, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the chorizo and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
6. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the crushed tomato and mix well.
8. Add the drained lentils and cubed potatoes.
9. Pour the broth until the ingredients are covered.
10. Season with paprika, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
11. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 40–50 minutes until everything is tender.
12. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and adjust liquid if necessary.
13. Remove the bay leaf, adjust the salt, and serve very hot.