LENTEJAS CHARRAS, the perfect soup to enjoy this season | Easy Lentil Soup

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining smoky flavor.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: lean ground beef

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Lean ground beef offers a healthier option without sacrificing taste.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar freshness and is often more affordable.

Soak lentils with 7 cups of water, a piece of onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 bay leaves.

Set the soaked lentils on medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 25 minutes until soft.

Remove the bay leaves, onion, and garlic cloves from the lentils and set aside.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add bacon; cook for 5 minutes until crispy, then remove from oil.

Add potato to the pan with a little salt and cook for about 7 minutes.

Remove excess bacon grease from the pan and add salchichas; cook for 2 minutes.

Move everything to the side and add chorizo; break it down and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add onion, tomato, and jalapeno to the pan; mix and cook for 2-3 minutes until chorizo is fully cooked.

Mix the cooked mixture into the lentils, add spices, and cilantro, and bring to a simmer.

Taste for salt and adjust if necessary, then serve with lime juice and optional chicharon.

Cooking Techniques

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