Lentil Soup With Chorizo & Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lentils
• 1 cup white rice, cooked
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 chorizo sausage, chopped
• olive oil
• cumin
• paprika
• salt & pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• chicken stock (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Boil lentils in 4 cups of water (or chicken stock), add bacon, salt & pepper to taste.

2. 2

   and cook until tender. About 20 minutes depending on the age of lentils.

3. 3

   Once the lentils are tender toss the bacon and put lentils aside. Do not drain.

4. 4

   In a separate pot heat the olive oil and brown the onions until they are clear.

5. 5

   Add chopped chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cumin & paprika and mix in well.

7. 7

   Add cooked rice and mix in well.

8. 8

   Mix in the lentils & rice mix and cook for another 10 minutes stirring often.

9. 9

   Serve in bowl with the garnish of choice.