Sopa de Lentejas (Andalucian Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups dry brown lentils, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 2 links Spanish chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon just until it starts to brown a bit, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. 2. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sausage, and bay leaf; cook about 4 ...

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