Delicious Lentils with Chorizo and Potatoes

In a large saucepan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown. This will give a good base flavor to the stew.

Add the chorizo to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes. By doing so, the chorizo will release its fat, which will add more flavor to the dish.

Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to mix all the ingredients well before moving on to the next step. It is important that the lentils are well coated with the flavored oil.

Add the water or vegetable stock. It should completely cover the ingredients. If you need to add more liquid during cooking, it is always better if it is hot so as not to interrupt the cooking process.

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and simmer gently for one hour, or until the lentils are tender. During this time, stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the pan.

Once the lentils are tender, serve the stew piping hot. As a suggestion, it is ideal to serve it with some crusty bread, it is essential to dip it in the sauce.