Spicy Lentil And Chorizo Soup With Kale Food

SPICY CHORIZO AND RED LENTIL SOUP WITH KALE

Steps:

• Set a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces and stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the kale, onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. You should hear a steady sizzle from the pot; adjust the heat as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
• When ready to serve, taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot with crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

KALE AND CHORIZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chorizo and onions. Saute the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock and kale and bring the liquid up to a boil. Stir in the bay leaves, thyme and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim off any fat. Stir in the parsley. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the fresh mint. Serve the soup with crusty bread.

LENTIL AND CHORIZO SOUP

Steps:

• Toast the chiles in a dry, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until brown all over; they will soften, bubble and release their aroma .Place the chiles in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Transfer the chiles with their water to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Reserve.
• Fry the bacon in large heavy stockpot over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and saute 3 minutes longer, or until browned. Spoon out excess fat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Then stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes to release its aroma. Add the lentils and reserved chile puree and saute an additional minute.
• Pour in the stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, occasionally skimming and removing the fat from the top. Stir in the carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes, skimming and discarding the fat from the top. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and cilantro and serve hot, with the lime wedges if desired.

SPICY LENTIL AND CHORIZO SOUP WITH KALE

Steps:

• Place the rinsed and drained lentils in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
• While the beans are softening, in a large Dutch Oven or soup pot, brown the chorizo then remove and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the olive oil and heat on medium. Once heated, add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Let soften for about 6 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the garlic doesn't burn. Season with salt & pepper.
• Drain the hot water from the beans. Raise the heat on the pot to med/high. Now add the beans and vinegar to the pot and let simmer until the vinegar cooks off. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
• To the pot, add the chorizo, tomatoes (including juice), chicken broth, bay leaf, smoked paprika. Cover the pot with lid leaving some venting, then simmer on med/low for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
• After 30 minutes, add the kale and stir.
• Remove from heat and enjoy right away or save for later! This makes a great make-ahead meal and is delicious on its own or served with warm bread.

RED LENTIL & CHORIZO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the chorizo and cook until crisp and it has released its oils. Remove with a slotted spoon into a bowl, leaving the fat in the pan. Fry the onion, carrots and cumin seeds for 10 mins until soft and glistening, then add the garlic and fry for 1 min more. Scatter over the paprika and sugar, cook for 1 min, then splash in the vinegar. Simmer for a moment, then stir in the lentils, and pour over the tomatoes and chicken stock.
• Give it a good stir, then simmer for 30 mins or until the lentils are tender. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth-ish but still chunky. Can be made several days ahead or frozen for 6 months at this point. Serve in bowls, drizzled with yogurt and olive oil, scattered with the chorizo and a sprinkling of paprika.

SPICY LENTIL AND KALE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large, heavy soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the anchovies until melted, then add the pancetta and cook until crisp. Add the potato, carrots, onion, and garlic. Add the rosemary, bay leaf, paprika, red pepper, allspice, salt and pepper; cook until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the lentils, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, stir in the kale, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs.