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Eat More Vegetables With This Lentil Soup Recipe | Full Episode | Julia at Home (S6 E8)

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Chorizo and lentil soup has roots in Spanish cuisine, where lentils are a staple ingredient often paired with flavorful meats like chorizo. This hearty dish is a perfect example of rustic cooking, showcasing how simple ingredients can create a comforting meal. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms around the world, with many variations incorporating different spices and vegetables to suit local tastes.

Ingredients

  • chorizo
  • lentils
  • onion
  • carrot
  • celery
  • garlic
  • canned tomatoes
  • chicken broth
  • bay leaves
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. 2Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in lentils, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, cumin, and paprika.
  6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  7. 7Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. 8Remove bay leaves before serving.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

chorizo

Healthier: turkey chorizo

Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

Healthier: vegetable broth

Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspoon
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

Also Known As

Lentil Soup with ChorizoChorizo Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, water, milk, molasses, and yeast until well combined.
  3. 3Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
  4. 4Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. 6Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. 7Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf.
  8. 8Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. 10Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

large bowlseparate bowlfloured surfacegreased bowlbread panovenwire rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine the Guinness and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  4. 4In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. 5Add the Guinness mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Then fold in the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. 6Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. 9For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Equipment

bundt panmixing bowlswhisksaucepantoothpickwire rack

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