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Spicy Chorizo and Lentil Soup

Pair the expensive ingredients with inexpensive ingredients to keep the overall cost of this Spicy Chorizo Lentil Soup as low as possible!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. chorizo sausage
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 2 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 1 1/2 cups green dry lentils
  • 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper optional garnish
  • frozen veggies side dish
  • sliced bread side dish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, brown the chorizo sausage with the crushed garlic and chopped onion. Drain and return to the saucepan. Add the broth, green lentils, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies and some crushed red pepper if you can take the heat!
  • Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils have cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare frozen veggies or other side dish. Warm bread.
  • Serve Spicy Chorizo and Lentil Soup with veggies and/or bread.