Spicy Chorizo and Red Lentil Soup with Kale
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4links fresh (uncured) Mexican-style chorizo, casings removed (1 pound)
- 2tightly packed cups chopped kale
- 1medium onion, chopped
- 2medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- ½teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ¼teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 114.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1cup red lentils
- Crusty bread, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
336 calories; 17 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 701 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces and stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned, about 8 minutes.
- Step 2
Add the kale, onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. You should hear a steady sizzle from the pot; adjust the heat as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3
Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
- Step 4
When ready to serve, taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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Comments
I used 1 qt stock and 1qt water and it was still very flavorful. Also, there is no reason not to use the whole bunch of kale instead of only two cups. This amount of soup can easily absorb it without it being too "green".
This is a very basic soup that lends itself to many substitutions for ingredients that might not be available. I doubt that I'd ever make this recipe the same way twice. It just begs to be altered with the season or even the time of day. If it's edible, throw it in.
Agree that modifications are desirable: whole kale bunch, 4 carrots, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp Mexican oregano, 1 tsp cayenne, tomato paste and lemon juice. HIGHLY recommend the lemon juice--my canned tomatoes were sweet not acidic, and the broth needed a little punch/brightness. If you can't find low-sodium stock, definitely halve the stock and sub water. Next time will add more lentils. Used Whole Foods pork sausage--1 lb. perfect for hearty, but still vegetable-focused soup.
Use cabbage instead of kale.
The first few times I made this I was frustrated that the red lentils took over 20 minutes to cook & didn’t soften well. Finally I remembered that beans take longer to cook in an acidic environment. My Northeast water is already acidic so adding the acidic tomatoes at the same time as the lentils was creating a problem. Tonight I added the tomatoes (sans juice) after the lentils broke down. Much better results! BTW, kale releases alkali. FYI-when cooking dried beans, add a pinch of baking soda
Where is everyone finding fresh chorizo? There are more Portuguese-Americans where I live than Mexican-Americans. The chorizo I find around here is pre-cooked and refrigerated.
@Elle Whole Foods has fresh chorizo.
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