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Sopa de Lentejas

Sopa de Lentejas

Entrees
Course
Pulse Type
Lentils
Specialty Diet
Gluten-free
Occasion
Cinco de Mayo

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Ingredients

Servings:

  • 2 cups lentils rinsed
  • 4 strips bacon chopped
  • 1/2 pound sausage cut into pieces
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. To a large pot over medium heat, add sausage and bacon and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. 
  2. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.  
  3. Add tomatoes and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes.  
  4. Add lentils and cook for 2 minutes, to lightly crisp.  
  5. Add broth to pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper. 
  6. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes. 
  7. Add cilantro.  
  8. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. 
  9. Serve and enjoy!  

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