Winter Vegetable Soup

A hearty soup featuring root vegetables, chorizo, and Puy lentils simmered in a smoky tomato broth with leafy greens.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 307.5 kcals 1845 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.9 grams 125.1 grams
Fat 18.4 grams 110.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Dairy
1
g
Soured Cream
Optional topping
LegumesPulses
100
g
Puy Lentils
Rinsed and drained
Liquids
1.75
l
Chicken Stock
Made with 1 stock cube
Meat
125
g
Chorizo Sausage
Skinned and cut into 5mm slices
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Finely sliced
10
g
Sweet Paprika
2 heaped tsp
5
g
Smoked Paprika
1 heaped tsp, hot
1
g
Sea Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Sunflower Oil
Used for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely sliced
2
piece
Carrot
Cut into 1.5cm chunks
2
piece
Turnip
Cut into 1.5cm chunks
1
piece
Potato
Maris Piper preferred, cut into 1.5cm chunks
1
piece
Parsnip
Cut into 1.5cm chunks
400
g
100
g
Kale
Alternatively cavolo nero or spring greens, shredded

Steps

  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic for five minutes.
  • Add carrots, turnips, potatoes, and parsnip chunks to the pan.
  • Cook the root vegetables for five minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in both types of paprika and fry for a few minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and tomato purée, then cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add chorizo, lentils, and 1.75 litres of stock, then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer gently for 45 minutes until vegetables and lentils are tender.
  • Add the kale and cook for five minutes until softened.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve with soured cream and paprika.