Cuban-Inspired Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Cuban-Inspired Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Dry Lentils, Cooked and Well-Drained; 1/2 pound Chorizo, casings removed; 1 Small Spanish Onion, Chopped; 2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed; 1 teaspoon Table Salt; Pinch of Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/8 cup Light Brown Sugar; 3/4 cup V-8 juice; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 cup Green Onion Tops, Finely Chopped; 1/8 cup Dark Rum (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups Dry Lentils, Cooked and Well-Drained
1/2 pound Chorizo, casings removed
1 Small Spanish Onion, Chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
1 teaspoon Table Salt
Pinch of Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/8 cup Light Brown Sugar
3/4 cup V-8 juice
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Green Onion Tops, Finely Chopped
1/8 cup Dark Rum (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Heat a dutch oven over medium heat on the stove top and add the Chorizo and chopped Spanish onion. Stir frequently until browned and well broken up. Once cooked, drain liquid from the pan and add the cooked lentils, mix well.
3
Add next seven (7) ingredients to Chorizo and lentil mixture. Mix well and bring soup to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, pour mixture into a large casserole dish.
4
Cook casserole in the 325 degree preheated oven for 2 hours.
5
To serve use large gumbo bowls. Put 4 teaspoons of sour cream, 4 teaspoons of green onion and a splash of Dark Rum (optional, but sure does make it delicious and authentic) over the top of the soup.

260

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups Dry Lentils, Cooked and Well-Drained, 1/2 pound Chorizo, casings removed, 1 Small Spanish Onion, Chopped, 2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Inspired Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban-Inspired Lentil Soup

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