Receta de Lentejas con Chorizo - Lentil and Chorizo Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1medium onion, diced
• 3links cooking chorizo
• 1 3/4cups soaked Pardinas lentils
• 4large cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 2carrots, peeled and diced
• 1large potato, peeled and diced
• 5 1/2cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
• 1medium tomato, diced
• 1tbsp bittersweet Spanish smoked paprika
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Olla de Hierra (Traditional Stew Pot) or 2 quart heavy bottom pot

Preparation

STEP 1

In an olla de hierra or heavy bottom pot add the olive oil, onion and whole chorizo. Cook over medium-low heat, turning chorizo occasionally, until onions soften and chorizo starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove chorizo, slice and return to pot. 

STEP 2

Rinse lentils. Add stock (or water), lentils, whole garlic cloves, paprika, tomato, carrots and potatoes to the pot with the onion and chorizo. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Let cook uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

STEP 3

Remove the cloves of garlic, squeeze garlic from its skin and mash. Return garlic pulp to the pot.  

Serve stew with a crisp green salad, crusty bread and a Spanish Tempranillo wine.