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Bowl of Chorizo-Spiced Lentil Stew And Spoon on a White Cloth with Water Glass on the Side
Chorizo-Spiced Lentil Stew
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
This hearty stew is made with a spiced mix of red and brown lentils, chunks of potatoes, and Swiss chard.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Servings: 4
Calories: 343 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup brown lentils
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup dried split red lentils
  • 1 Russet potato, scrubbed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups chopped Swiss chard leaves, ½ small bunch
  • Salt to taste
For Serving
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
  1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté about 1 minute more, until very fragrant.
  2. Stir in the broth, brown lentils, paprika, cumin, ancho chile powder, thyme, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, cloves and bay leaves. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. You can add some more broth or water if the stew becomes too thick.
  3. Stir in the red lentils and potato. Allow to continue simmering until the lentils fall apart and the potato is tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves.
  4. Stir in the red wine vinegar and tomato paste, followed by the the chard.
  5. Allow the stew to simmer just until the leaves are wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt to taste, and adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
  6. Divide into bowls and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and parsley or cilantro. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Chorizo-Spiced Lentil Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 86
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.6g15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Sodium 842mg35%
Potassium 1142mg33%
Carbohydrates 45.8g15%
Fiber 17.9g72%
Sugar 4.3g5%
Protein 19.9g40%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 6.5mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.