Lentil Stew (Guiso de Lentejas)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown or green lentils
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 28 oz can Diced tomatoes
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Potato
• 4 oz Chorizo (optional, plant based)

Instructions

1. 1Rinse lentils thoroughly.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. 3Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. 4Add lentils and potato. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. 5If using chorizo, add it during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
6. 6Remove bay leaf before serving.

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