Spanish Lentil Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Pour the olive oil into the bottom of a large stewpot.
2. Add bay leaves, garlic, onions, green peppers, celery and chorizo into the pot and saute on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
3. With the heat still on, add drained tinned tomatoes and lentils
4. Saute, stirring for about 5 mins.
5. Add carrots, potatoes, wine, stock and season with salt and pepper. Stir.
6. If the liquid does not cover the ingredients in the pot, add the tomato juice from the tin. If this still doesn't cover all the ingredients, add water to cover.
7. Bring to the boil.
8. Once the soup is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot.
9. Taste occasionally, adding sugar or salt if needed.
10. Cook until lentils are tender. Adding more water if needed.