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Ingredients
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½ pound dry lentils, rinsed
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1 cube chicken bouillon
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2 cups water, or as needed to cover lentils by 2 inches
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½ pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled
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6 slices bacon
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1 Roma (plum) tomato, diced
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1 tomatillo, diced
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1 small white onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup water
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½ bunch cilantro, chopped
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⅛ teaspoon cumin
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5 teaspoons crumbled cotija cheese
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5 teaspoons sour cream
Directions
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Place rinsed lentils into a large pot. Add bouillon cube and pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer, then cook until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Add bacon to the skillet and lightly fry until cooked but still soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and chop; leave drippings in the pan.
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Cook tomato, tomatillo, onion, and garlic in bacon drippings until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water and cilantro; transfer mixture to a blender. Holding the lid of the blender down with a folded kitchen towel, carefully start the blender; use a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving, then leave it on to purée until smooth.
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Add the puréed vegetables, chorizo, bacon, and cumin to the lentil-broth mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cotija cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
528 | Calories |
35g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 528 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 35g | 45% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
Sodium 1078mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 34% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 27g | 53% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 65mg | 5% |
Iron 5mg | 27% |
Potassium 780mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.