Smoky Red Lentil and Chorizo Soup

Ingredients

• 200 g cooking chorizo
• 250 g red lentils
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1000 ml chicken stock
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Dice the onion and slice the chorizo into half-moons. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and fry the chorizo for 3 minutes until the oils are released.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Crush in the garlic and stir in the smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Rinse the lentils and add them to the pan along with the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are completely soft and the soup has thickened.

5. 5

   Season well with salt and black pepper, then ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.