Chorizo and Red Lentil Soup – 2sp

Now the weather has got a bit colder and I’m starting to think about investing in my yearly pair of ear muffs (I somehow manage to snap them at the end of every winter) I thought it was about time I whipped up my first soup of the autumn. This is a gorgeous soup recipe which tastes like a real treat but at only 2sp per portion its a bargain smart points wise, especially considering the gorgeous smells and taste that ooze out of it!

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Ingredients

Serves 4 = 2sp each (Flex)

50g chorizo, roughly chopped (I used Aldi’s spicy chorizo)

1 large onion, roughly chopped

2 or 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped

¼ tsp cumin powder

Pinch of Ras el Hanout/Morrocan flavouring (if you have it), crushed chillies and cayenne pepper

2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

1 tsp smoked paprika

Pinch of sugar

125g dried red lentils

1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes

600ml chicken/vegetable stock (made from one stock cube)

Method

Pop your chorizo in a large heavy based pan, spray with 1kal and fry until the oils start to release. Add the onion, carrot and cumin powder and fry for around 10 minutes until the onions are nice and soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute and then add the paprika, chillies, Moroccan seasoning, cayenne pepper and sugar. Simmer for a few seconds and then add the lentils, tomatoes and chicken stock. Season well with salt and pepper, give a good stir and simmer for 40 minutes. Take off the heat and blend with a stick blender adding a little water as you go to loosen the soup to the consistency you like. Serve with a drizzle of fat free natural yoghurt or light sour cream!

Enjoy!



31 thoughts on “Chorizo and Red Lentil Soup – 2sp”

  • I will definitely be making this. I don’t have any white onions but I have everything else. I would make it right now if I could. X

    • Hi Sarah, you could replace them with red onions if you have them! Laura x

      • Hi. I did have red. I’ve bought white and I’m just making it but I am doing it in soup maker so interesting to see how it works out. I haven’t had much luck with the soup maker so far. It was really expensive and I got in October so thought I should make the effort again. I’ll let you know how it turns out. You have fab recipes on here Laura. Have you lost allot of weight? X

        • Ah thanks Sarah, this is a lovely soup. You might need to add a bit of water after its cooked depending on how thick you like your soups, I like mine quite chunky for a bit of bite. I lost 4 stone between Sept 2012 and May 2013. What about you? Are you doing weight watchers? x

        • Lisa wainwright says:

          Can I ask how this soup turned out using a soup maker? Did you just put all ingredients

  • I would make this right now if I had white onions, I have everything else. Thank you

  • This looked so nice pre blending that we had it as a stew and it is lovely. My husband loves the texture of lentils and I didn’t want to lose that. He said it was great in a food flask for lunch at work. You are a very clever lady. Thank you.

    • Ah so glad you enjoyed it Dinah 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment x

      • Made it again last week but blended it as you suggest. Can’t decide which way is yummier. Both versions are lovely.

        • I agree, I often have it one way and then the other way a few weeks later – change it up a bit!

  • Caitriona says:

    This is a real hit in our house. Thanks

  • Hubby is retired now and I made this as a soup for our lunch. He is well happy! Thanks again

  • I made this last week and it was gorgeous, I made with red onions. I’m currently making another batch for my husband and I, think it might be a bit spicy for my 2 year old though. Brill recipe ?

    • So pleased you enjoyed it Lindsay, thanks for letting me know and do let me know if you try anything else!

  • Have just made a batch of this for this weeks lunch. Tastes amazing thanks

  • That’s 2 or 3 carrots right? Not 2/3 of a carrot? I really hope so since it’s on my stove right now lol.

    • Haha yes two or three carrots!! Just repointed for new Flex for you and it’s only 2 now 🙂

      • Oh my lord this was soooo good, I love all the strong flavours in it. Flex hasn’t started yet here in Canada (Dec 3) but I’ve been looking at Flex friendly recipes in preparation. 2sp for this?? Yes please! Looking forward to trying other recipes from your site.

        • Ah glad you enjoyed Shannon! Do let me know if you try anything else ?

  • Jackie Nelson says:

    Amazing soup.. so tasty.. ticks all the boxes.. I am going to try it with chicken for an evening meal.
    Thank you

  • Can this be made with green lentils instead?

  • Just made this in my soup maker and it was delicious.
    Fried off the chorizo and spices then just put this with all other ingredients straight in!
    Thanks again Laura

  • Louise Stacey says:

    Having searched for WW recipes(I love a recipe) I came across your page. All your recipes look amazing. I made this soup today and it did not disappoint it was delish. Looking forward to making the Chicken Pathia tommorrow night for dinner as this is what I would normally order from the takeaway.

  • Just made this soup and it absolutely delicious!

  • Looks gorgeous. I can’t find the Moroccan spices, so what could I use instead and what ratios would they be please?
    Thanks.

    • Hey Lyn, if you can get some Ras el Hanout that should work, most supermarkets have it. Laura

  • I make lots of soups….currently butternut squash and red onion being the favourite….however, this soup is delicious and will be another one of Laura’s recipes in my weekly menu.
    Thank you for creating these recipes and pointing them. You are an inspiration. ☺️

    • Ah so glad you like it Lora and thank you!

  • Angela Cron says:

    This soup is souper-dooper! Absolutely lovely. Thank you Laura.

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