Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)
Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) is rich and comforting, with tender brown lentils soaking up smoky notes from chorizo and bacon, plus sweetness from onions and tomatoes. Potatoes make it hearty, while green bell pepper and garlic add depth to each spoonful. Serve it on a cool evening or as a satisfying lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook the bacon until it just starts to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sausage, and bay leaf; cook for about 4 minutes.
- 5
Add lentils and water (the water should be about an inch above the level of the lentils).
- 6
Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are just cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 8
Add the potatoes to the soup and continue simmering until the potatoes are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 231.93 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.06 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 29.77 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.47 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.46 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 13.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 254.78 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 9.64 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 8.01 g --
- Added Sugars 3.52 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 42.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 627.91 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 60.72 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 15.92 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Andalusian Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Dried Bay Leaves, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 231.93 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)?
- It is a Spanish soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Dried Bay Leaves, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 231.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) healthy?
- Andalusian-Style Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 231.93 calories and 9.06 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 254.78 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.46 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.52 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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