Spanish Lentil Soup With Chorizo

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When i first arrived in córdoba, spain to study for a year, the cook in my dorm served this, my first lunch in my new home. i had never had lentils before, but this dish quickly became my absolute favorite. my additions to the recipe are the garlic, onion and potato; i tried carrot once but i overcooked it and was traumatized by the mushiness, so i haven't done that since. the best part about this recipe is it costs less than $10 to make and feeds many.

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Steps

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Soak the lentils in cold water for an hour prior to cooking.

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Heat olive oil on low heat , add onion and garlic.

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Saute until onion begins to look translucent and garlic browns a little.

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Add water and lentils , bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

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Add potato.

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Add chorizo , in one inch slices.

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Cook until lentils get soft and expand and chorizo filling strains against natural casing , about 40-45 minutes.

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Serve warm with crusty bread.

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Ingredients

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dry green lentils, olive oil, onion, garlic clove, water, potato, chorizo sausages, salt & pepper