Lentejas con Chorizo
A thick, comforting Spanish lentil stew with smoky chorizo, potato and carrot, an easy one pot supper.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the chorizo for 3 minutes until the oil runs red.
3 min - 2
Add the onion, carrots and garlic and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the paprika.
8 min - 3
Add the lentils, potato, stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
30 min - 4
Mash a few spoonfuls against the side of the pot to thicken the stew.
- 5
Stir in the vinegar and serve in warm bowls.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.