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Chorizo Lentil Soup

Published: Jan 14, 2011 · Updated: Jan 29, 2021 by Mely Martínez

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Easy Lentil Soup with spicy Mexican Chorizo, a quick meal that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. It also includes vegetables. 

Chorizo Lentil Soup Recipe

I feel so blessed to be able to call my mom or one of my aunts in México to talk about food recipes. Just a couple of weeks ago, we were talking about how each one of us makes our Lentil Soup. My aunt says she adds pork meat cut into cubes, while my mom prefers to add bacon or sausages (hot dogs sausages). I prefer to add Chorizo. The vegetables are diverse.

Lentil Soup with Chorizo Recipe

Chorizo Lentil Soup

My aunt and I love to add plantain into the soup. And she also adds spinach. My friend Nora, from the Blog “Gusta Usted”, adds fried plantains and cooked eggs. In the Mexican region of Yucatán Península, Lentil soup is a rich combination of pork meat, chorizo, and sausages with carrots and potatoes. See, even though all of us are Mexicans, everyone has its very own particular way of cooking a lentil soup. So, next time you see a recipe for a Mexican Lentil soup thinks twice. There are so many versions of this soup to count.
And how do you make your lentil soup?

Lentil Soup with chorizo

How to make Chorizo Lentil Soup

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Directions

For the sauce:

  • Place the tomatoes and garlic in a blender with a cup of the broth. Mix until smooth and set aside. (Please check the ingredients list below)

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  • In a large pot, cook the chorizo over medium heat until well browned. (It will release some fat) About 8 minutes. Remove some of the excess fat from the pot leaving just one tablespoon.
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  • Add the carrots and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
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  • Stir in the tomato-garlic sauce and cook for about 8 more minutes.
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  • Now, is time to add the lentils, broth, and water. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the thyme and bay leave. Simmer for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.

LENTIL SOUP WITH CHORIZO RECIPE

Mely Martínez - Mexico in my Kitchen
This recipe is a rich combination of pork meat, chorizo, and sausages with carrots and potatoes. See, even though all of us are Mexicans, everyone has its very own particular way of cooking a lentil soup. So, next time you see a recipe for a Mexican Lentil soup think twice.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Soups
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz. Mexican Chorizo You can use bacon cut in small pieces
  • 2 cups of brown lentils rinsed
  • 3 to 4 plump tomatoes chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut in small pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 5 ½ cups of chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leave
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About 1 ½ cups of water

Instructions
 

For the sauce:

  • Place the tomatoes and garlic in a blender with a cup of the broth. Mix until smooth and set aside.

For the soup:

  • In a large pot, cook the chorizo over medium heat until well browned. (It will release some fat) About 8 minutes. Remove some of the excess fat from the pot leaving just one tablespoon.
  • Add the carrots and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the tomato-garlic sauce and cook for about 8 more minutes.
  • Now, is time to add the lentils, broth and water. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the thyme and bay leave. Simmer for about 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Notes

Add some more water if soup gets to dry for your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 20gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1108mgPotassium: 1301mgFiber: 23gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5370IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 8mg
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  1. Melynda

    January 14, 2011 at 3:07 am

    This looks delicious. Lentil soups are one of my favorites, love the tomato in this one.

    Reply
  2. My Carolina Kitchen

    January 14, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    You are indeed very fortunate to be able to call your Mom or Aunts. We love lentil soup at our house and I really like the addition of the chorizo. Very warming and comforting for winter.
    Sam

    Reply
  3. A Barbie Gone BAD

    January 14, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    mmm 🙂 wow meli this looks delicious! nosotros nos encanta los frijolitos de lentejas! but me and my mom cook them very plain but to me they taste delicious! we cook the frijolitos an then les echamos tomatoes y cebollita picada an let it get nice an soft it gives such a good flavor! :)but i have to try this with the chorizo!

    Reply
  4. Byte64

    January 14, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Mely,
    en invierno nos gustan muchisimo las sopas calientes y me encantaría cenar con tu sopa de lentejas.

    Yo también hice sopa de lentejas hace uno par de semanas, pero como no tenia chorizo, le puse "salsiccia" italiana (de mi pueblo) y un poco de pimentón, mas chile, claro, y salió bien rica.

    Ciao!
    Tlaz

    Reply
    • Jason

      February 25, 2021 at 5:30 am

      Mely, what does "3 to tomatoes" mean? How much and what kind of tomatoes should I use? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        February 25, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        Hello Jason,
        Thank you for noticing that. 3-4 plum tomatoes. Enjoy your Chorizo Lentil Soup!

        Reply
  5. Art by Ruth Sagrario Macotela

    January 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Con este frio si que e estado aprovechando las recetas caldositas, y para mi buena suerte tengo todos los ingredientes en casa, y aqui nos encantan las lentejas! lo unico nuevo que les voy a agregar es el chorizo y las verduras a ver que tal me queda.

    XO♥

    Reply
  6. Mexico in my kitchen

    January 17, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Hi, Melynda, I hope you try it, the tomato goes really well with the lentils.

    Thanks for stopping by.
    ____________________________________________________________

    Hi, Sam

    I know, it is so good to call back home and talk to my mom.
    Have a great week!
    ____________________________________________________________
    Hola, Barbie.

    I know everyone cooks the lentils different but they are so good with anything, right?

    _____________________________________________________________

    Hey, Tlaz,
    I wish, I can get a hold of one of those Italian sausages.
    🙂
    _____________________________________________________________
    Hola Gloria,

    I love visiting your blog and take a look at your art.
    _____________________________________________________________

    Hola Ruth,

    Gracias por tu correo, que buneo que les gusto la sopita de lentejas.

    Saludos!
    __________________________________________________________________

    Thanks for your kinds comments,

    Hugs,

    Mely

    Reply
  7. Al Dente Gourmet

    January 17, 2011 at 5:16 am

    Mely, What a great recipe!The combination is just perfect.Absolutely Beautiful !

    Espero que hayas pasado unas hermosas vacaciones...Todo lo mejor para ti para este 2011.

    Abrazotes,

    Aldy.

    Reply
  8. Pily Guzman

    January 17, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Yo había escrito un comentario :(, igual y me equivoqué !!
    Qué rica sopa Mely, con chorizo se me antojan más 🙂
    Saludos cariñosos

    Reply
  9. Prieta

    January 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Mely, I never put meat in my lentil soup. Yours looks delicious and I bet the chorizo it taste incredible. I have lentils, chorizo and lots of time today-I'll copy your recipe. Love lentil soup!

    Reply
  10. Jackie at Phamfatale.com

    January 17, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Mmm delicious hearty soup. I like to chorizo for a nice, smoly flavor as well.

    Reply
  11. Mexico in my kitchen

    January 17, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Hola Aldy,

    The chorizo add a spicy flavor. I am sure you will like it.

    Mely

    Pily,
    A veces asi pasa con los comentarios. Yo deje uno en tu blog pero no lo veo. 🙂

    Mely

    Reply
  12. Biz

    January 18, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    YUM! I love chorizo and this is a great lentil soup - I have a whole bag of lentils and was wondering what to do with them - thanks!

    Reply
  13. Mexico in my kitchen

    January 18, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Hello,

    Girlichef, Isabel and Biz.

    I do hope all of you enjoy a good soup with the addition of the chorizo.

    Have a great day!

    Mely

    Reply
  14. Melynda

    January 19, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Hello again, I am including this great post in my Wednesday wanderings. Thank you.

    Reply
  15. Smita Srivastava

    January 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I love mexican food but nvr tried cooking it at home . Love ur blog, it has
    great mexican recipes which surely I'd be trying out soon .

    Also thanks for visiting my space n leaving ur lovely comments .

    - Smita
    littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com
    (fun foods for little ones )

    Reply
  16. A Busy Nest

    January 19, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    I just found your blog when looking for Mexican recipes. The Three Kings Bread looks beautiful. I want to make it soon.

    Reply
  17. My Kitchen Flavors

    January 19, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    This Letil soup looks delicious..perfect for cold winter day.

    Reply
  18. [email protected] Spicy

    January 19, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I never knew that mexican food also has a lentil soup.As I told you before I have a mexican couple just next door and we are very good friends but never heard from them too.I love lentils and this soup sound so so wholesome and hearty

    Reply
  19. Chow and Chatter

    January 19, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    great soup Mely I make mine with carrot and cilantro

    Reply
  20. J L Health 918-836-0565

    January 20, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Oh wow!.... My stomach growled when I saw your first picture! That looks muy bonita....If we were neighbors you might get tired of seeing me!

    Thanks so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.

    Reply
  21. Butterpoweredbike

    January 20, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I've made so much lentil soup in my day, but always in the french style. I just love the idea of putting a mexican spin on it. Thanks for sharing your great recipe with the Hearth and Soul hop.

    Reply
  22. Tom | Tall Clover Farm

    January 21, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Mely, this looks great, but I'm going to have make your pumpkin empanadas first as I just baked a winter squash.

    Reply
  23. Chow and Chatter

    January 21, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    hugs Mely yep hubby wants a boy

    Reply
  24. tasteofbeirut

    January 22, 2011 at 1:45 am

    I have always used the lentil soup we make in Lebanese cuisine but yours now is tempting me! Richer and more flavorful, with all that chorizo and tomato based flavors!

    Reply
  25. girlichef

    January 22, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Mely- I made this and posted it today. So Delicious, thank you 🙂

    Reply
  26. Tom | Tall Clover Farm

    January 22, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Mely, every time I've been to Mexico I marvel at the simple joys and importance of family life. A walk in the town park on Sunday, families picnicking at the beach, a room of laughter bursting onto the street as I pass by an open window. Such love of family and friends is seen in each of your recipes and happy writings. You, Mely have found the recipe for a good life. Thank you, muchisimas gracias for sharing it with all of us and inviting us into your kitchen.

    Reply
  27. Swathi

    January 22, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Looks delicious, I love lentil in anything.

    Reply
  28. Mexico in my kitchen

    January 23, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Doggybloggy: I bet you make a superb good lentil soup

    Tom: You are very kind. And very talented using words. 🙂

    Swathi:Yeah! Lentils are good with almost anything.

    Grilichef; I love the used of different lentils in your recipe.

    Thanks all for stopping by.

    Mely

    Taste of Beirut: I will have to check how do you make lentil sou in Beirut.

    Erica: I also love Colombian Chorizo in soups.

    Reply
  29. Swathi

    January 23, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Mely,

    Try with fresh sweet mango, little cardamom , sugar( depending upon your wish) and yogurt, store made pulp will contain some preservative, that is the reason the taste is missing.

    Reply
  30. Candace

    January 27, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Hola Mely!

    Thank you so much for stopping by to see me! I think the Mango Salsa would be perfect with roasted chicken. It is also wonderful on fish tacos. The pineapple salsa with the fish tacos is even better, I think. You should definitely try to visit New England sometime. It's so beautiful up here! I hope you have great success this week with making good food choices. I know how hard it is for me and if there was mexican food around me constantly then it would be even harder. 🙂

    Have a great weekend,
    Candace

    Reply
  31. Andrea

    January 28, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    We used to live on the Mexican border and had the most AMAZING food! I've bookmarked ya!

    Reply
  32. Miz Helen

    January 29, 2011 at 2:17 am

    Congratulations Mely! I am honored to pass along The Stylish Blog Award to you. I love coming to your blog and your food is amazing! You can pick up your award on my blog.
    Best Wishes,
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  33. Melynda

    January 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Stopping by from Miz Helen's Country Cottage, congratulations!

    Reply
  34. Kankana

    January 29, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    We use lentils a lots in India .. but never really had it as a soup:)

    Reply
  35. NORA

    February 03, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Mely se me hace curioso que agregues las lentejas crudas. Yo las cuezo primero y luego les añado el recaudo con el chorizo. Tengo que probar tu método!

    Besos

    Reply
  36. Candace

    November 28, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    I have never made lentil soup but this recipe looks wonderful. I bought a package of lentils last week to try and this looks like the perfect recipe. Thanks so much for stopping by to see me and for your kind and encouraging words! They meant a lot to me. Have a great weekend, Candace

    Reply
  37. Erica

    March 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love lentils!!!! This recipe is similar to the Colombian lentejas, but we use Colombian chorizo...Delicious!

    Reply
  38. Diana Bauman

    February 19, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Mely, Why have I never thought to add Mexican chorizo to lentejas. Oh my.. this is on my menu plan for next week! Gracias Amiga ;D

    Reply
  39. girlichef

    February 18, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds fantastic, Mely! I'm bookmarking and I'm going to make it later on in the week. I know mi esposo will love it as much as I will. Thanks. And you're so right...I would LOVE to be your neighbor. Can you imagine the magical smells that would connect our houses? Ahhhh....

    Thanks for sharing with the hearth and soul hop 🙂 xo

    Reply
  40. Isabel

    November 18, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    Lentejas for the win! My kids love them and chorizo just elevates them.

    Reply
  41. Gloria

    January 14, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    I too like the addition of the chorizo to lentil soup. I make mine like Barbie does but the chorizo would be great. Wonderful photos Mely and everything looks very good. By the way, thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  42. Pam

    January 28, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    It looks delicious and what a great recipe!

    Reply
  43. doggybloggy

    February 22, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    what a great soup - lentils are one of my favorites...

    Reply
  44. Analida Braeger

    January 04, 2018 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    Mely, what a nice recipe with lentils. I love lentejas, and make a couple of different soups with them. This one with chorizo sounds great. i will make it for sure. Gracias!!!

    Reply
  45. garlutti

    January 24, 2018 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    Que receta e lentejas tan buena ...la apunto...son diferentes a como las hacemos por aqui..pero me gusta cambiar.Besos MARIMI

    Reply
  46. J

    February 03, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    My husband has been asking for me to make things with chorizo. I am sure he would love this!

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

    Have a great rest of your week!
    Jackie

    Reply
  47. Ziho

    February 11, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Qué rico!

    El chorizo le ha de dar un toque especial a la preparación ordinaria de las lentejas.

    Gracias

    Reply
  48. Mary Silva

    March 01, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Thank U for this new way of making Lentejas! I have one I also learned over 20yrs ago. lentejas con garbanzo Soup! boil garbanzos till almost tender add lentil,onion,garlic,tomato,cilantro,chile jalapeno or poblano sliced in stripes and salt and pepper! try it its delicious!

    Reply
    • Mely

      March 01, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Hola Silvia,

      Thank for such a great recipe with lentils and chickpeas. It sounds mouth watering.

      Saludos!

      Reply
  49. Mary

    March 08, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hello-

    Have you tried adding a couple of tbsp of vinegar to the pot of lentil soup? Something about vinegar brings a depth of flavor out of the lentils. Please let me know what you think.

    Thank you for your website and all the work you do.

    Best Regards-

    Mary

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      March 09, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Hello Mary,
      I'll try it next time I make Lentil soup! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  50. Jeff

    October 23, 2020 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the great recipe! I was confused about one point though: should there be potatoes in the ingredient list/recipe (since they're listed in the description)?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      November 23, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Hello Jeff,
      You can add 1 small potato diced. Add them at the same time when you add the carrots.

      Reply
  51. Marie Ferrante

    February 08, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Mely, I want to make this but what are matoes?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      February 08, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      Hello Marie,
      That was a typo for tomatoes, if you read further down the instructions, we are talking about tomatoes. Thank you for noticing. I just fixed that! Happy cooking!

      Reply
      • Marie

        March 07, 2021 at 11:31 am

        Oops sorry, I did not realize! I made the soup today and it smells heavenly! Thanks for all your beautiful and delicious recipes! I love your book!

        Reply

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