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
- 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 240.26 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.7 g Moderate
- Carbs 32.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 14.2 mg Low Source
- Sodium 254.37 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.08 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
- Calcium 33.54 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate
- Potassium 241.78 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 97.23 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.52 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- 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 240.26 kcal.
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 240.26 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.
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