Spanish Lentils with Chorizo

Preparation

Step 1: Cook the Chorizo [00:07]

1. Chop the Spanish chorizo into pieces.
2. Add a little bit of olive oil to a pan and add the chopped chorizo.
3. Let the chorizo brown and crisp, then remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Sofrito [00:37]

1. Chop the onion, celery, and bell pepper.
2. In the same pan, cook the onion, celery, and bell pepper until tender.
3. Thinly slice the garlic cloves and add them to the pan with the cooking vegetables.
4. Add tomato paste and smoked paprika to the mixture.

Step 3: Combine and Simmer [02:11]

1. Add the lentils to the pan and coat them well in the mixture.
2. Pour in chicken stock, keeping the total amount limited to ensure a stewy consistency.
3. Add the bay leaves.
4. Cut the carrot into roll cuts and add to the stew.
5. Cut the potato into pieces and add to the stew.
6. Let everything cook until the lentils are creamy and tender.

Step 4: Final Touch [02:28]

1. Add the cooked chorizo back into the pan.
2. Add a splash of sherry vinegar for brightness.
3. Stir and serve.