Sunday, January 13, 2013

Lentils and Chorizo Stew for #SundaySupper

Happy Birthday, #SundaySupper!  Congratulations, go out to Isabel the founder of #SundaySupper.  I remember when first noticing tweets with the hashtag #SundaySupper in early 2012 and was intrigued; a virtual dinner table once a week with amazing dishes.  It is the connections we make around the table with our family, and friends that are so important in making us whole.  Dinner around the family table just once a week on Sunday's is a wonderful way for busy families to connect at least once a week. Food, and conversation is what makes the connection.  I am so excited to be part of this wonderful movement. - So, in order to celebrate the #SundaySupper movement each contributor had to choose one recipe t from a 2012 #SundaySupper event.  There are so many fantastic choices...and I choose Lentils and Chorizo Stew from the "Recipes that keep you warm" event by Paula of Vintage Kitchen Notes.  

You may know that in this house everyone adores lentils; I just make them the Northern European way. Lentils soup with bay leaf, onion, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper and accompanied by Wieners.  But, paprika, red peppers, and chorizo...that is a completely different flavor to me.  This is Paula's recipe and she lives in Buenos Aires - a long way from Northern Europe.  I was intrigued by this recipe from the time I first saw it.  Lentils, chorizo, paprika, and red peppers...all the flavors I {the entire family} loves. So finally, I have the perfect opportunity to make this amazing dish.



I followed Paula's original recipe but used chicken broth instead of veal broth, plus I left out the bacon but used the entire package of chorizo {6.5 oz.} instead.  The flavors of this dish are full, bright, flavorful, and to me unexpected. Perfect on a winter day; it is an amazing dish that I certainly be making again this winter.   I served it with crusty bread, and a large bowl of salad. Take a look how beautiful it is 

This is what the girlies think about it.




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28 comments:

Paula @ Vintage Kitchen said...

It´s so great to see you choose this recipe Bea! It´s such a traditional lentil stew here. And your girls are adorable! Have a great sunday!

Laura Hunter said...

I think chorizo and lentils were just meant to be together. So happy your girls loved it as well.

Peanut Butter and Peppers said...

What a great stew! So comforting and beautiful! Perfect for a cold evening!!

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts said...

I need to try lentils again. This looks like a great way to get my family to eat them!

Angie Barrett said...

Thumbs up from everyone it seems! Looks great!

Tara said...

You got me at lentils, we are all big fans here!!

Amanda said...

Love the pictures of your kids - mine love lentils too. They are so under used by many Americans when they are a delicious way to beef up a dish for a really low price!

Family Foodie said...

Beate thank you so much for your support and beautiful recipes this past year... I always chuckle that it was my smashed potatoes that brought us together! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and look forward to another fun year with you!

Jen @JuanitasCocina said...

Two thumbs up! I need to try this one too!

Chris Baccus said...

Our boys do a thumbs up, thumb downs voting too. If you get two thumbs up at the same table it's a great night.

Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) said...

I have never made lentils. Shocking probably, I know. But now I have an excuse to try them and with some chorizo! YUM! Sounds like a delicious combo!

Conni thefoodiearmywife Smith said...

Mmmm! That looks warm and comforting and delicious! Loved the thumbs up of approval :)

Lane said...

I just made lentil soup for the very first time recently. I still have lentils left so I think it's about time I try this recipe. Sounds great.

Sunithi Selvaraj, RD said...

Love lentils and combining it with chorizo must be so healthy & wholesome :) Yumm !

Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom said...

This stew looks absolutely delicious. I love all of Paula's recipes!!! and your daughters are so adorable!!! LOVE!

Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips said...

Adding chorizo may be just the way to get my hubby to eat lentils! Haha!

Renee said...

I'll take a bowl or two of this! I also love lentils and can only imagine how the spices and chorizo put them over the top.

Martin D said...

Two of my favorite things in the world together! Yummy! Pinning!

german in pdx said...

Thank you so much, all! - These were absolutely delicious and a totally different flavor from our "standard" lentils. Very, very yummy :) and yes, thumbs up {or down} is the way to go for our girlies :) ~ Bea

Soni said...

Looks absolutely delicious and so flavorful!!I'd love to try this in the coming days :)

Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) said...

Chorizo and beans are my new found loves. I will try this recipe soon!

Sarah Reid said...

Oooh, I think I might try a vegan version of this (I know, sacrilege)

Nancy @ gottagetbaked said...

lol - I love the photo endorsements from your girls. Adorable! I love Paula and all her recipes. I only recently started cooking with lentils and they're delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe - it sounds like the perfect hot, flavourful dish to eat on these cold winter days.

Jennie @themessybakerblog said...

Mmm, chorizo! If the kiddos gave it a thumbs up, it must be delicious.

Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez said...

Lentils and chorizo is a fabulous combo - this is so perfect for this time of year, also. Wonderful!

Patricia Stagich said...

Great recipe Bea and your girls are adorable! I'm the only one that will eat lentils, but I love this recipe!

seetfei said...

This Lentils Soup looks very comfort and healthy! Will add in my trial list!

Sarah said...

Lentils and chorizo would make a great combo. I love a great soup in the cold winter months. They look delicous!