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Sopa De Lentejas De La Tia Julita

Aka chilean hearty lentil chowder with chorizo.

Steps

Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot.
Add the chorizo , onion , and pumpkin.
Cook over high heat , stirring , for a few minutes.
Add the leeks , garlic , and tomato , and cook for 3 minutes more.
Tie the celery , parsley & bay leaves together w / kitchen string and add along with the lentils to the soup pot.
Add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 inches , and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat , and simmer covered for about 20 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper , add the potato cubes , and simmer until the vegetables are soft , 15 minutes.
If necessary , add more water.
Before serving , discard the herb bundle , and taste for seasoning.
Serve the soup piping hot , garnished with the parsley.

Ingredients

vegetable oil, chorizo sausages, onion, pumpkin, leeks, garlic cloves, tomatoes, lentils, celery rib, parsley, bay leaves, water, salt & freshly ground black pepper, potatoes, fresh parsley