Lentil Soup with Spanish Chorizo

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. of olive oil
• 1 cup onion finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
• 1 pound lentils, rinsed
• 10 cups water
• 1 cup Spanish chorizo, finely sliced
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• coarse sea salt
• black pepper, freshly grounded

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and make a sofrito by sautéing the onions, garlic and red bell pepper, for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the lentils and stir. Add the water and bring to boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Boil for 5 minutes and discard the foam.

4. 4

   Add the chorizo and the potatoes and bring to boil.

5. 5

   Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for 12 minutes.

6. 6

   Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.