Potaje de Lentejas (Cuban Lentil Soup)
No soaking lentils overnight required! This potaje de lentejas is a foolproof, one-pot Cuban lentil soup made with brown lentils, a delicious Cuban sofrito, savory rich smoked ham shank & chorizo, and root vegetables. With just 30 minutes of cooking time after prep, this is a top-rated recipe you will definitely have on rotation every week!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 8 ounces smoked ham, cut in pieces
- 2-3 large Spanish chorizo links, sliced
- 5 cups chicken broth, or water
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
Instructions
- Lay the lentils on a clean work surface and remove any stones, etc. Wash and rinse them until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil at medium-high heat. Saute the onions, green bell peppers, and tomatoes for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Saute garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in the oregano, cumin, and salt + pepper to taste. Cook for another 1 minute. Add the ham and chorizo. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the lentils with the rest of the ingredients in the skillet. Add 5 cups of chicken broth and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots and potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low heat. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the lentils and veggies have softened. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaves. Serve by itself or with a side of white rice. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 470kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 909mg, Potassium: 905mg, Fiber: 16g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2808IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 6mg
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