# Perfect Spanish Lentil Stew (Lentejitas Perfectas)

A simple, nourishing, and flavorful classic Spanish comfort dish perfect for cold days.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 65 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 700 g pardina lentils
- 2 green peppers
- 6 carrots
- 1 onion
- 2 leeks
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 ham bone
- 3 chorizos
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp spanish smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1.6 L Water
- 1 part onion brunoisse
- 1 part green pepper
- 1 part red pepper
- 2 parts extra virgin olive oil
- 1 part white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Blanch the ham bone if using: place it in cold water, bring to a boil, discard the water, and repeat two or three times to remove excess salt and possible oxidation flavors.
2. In a large pot, combine the lentils, all the vegetables (except the chorizo), bay leaves, paprika, gochujang, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the blanched ham bone if using, cover with water, and simmer gently.
4. Simmer for about 45 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the chorizo separately so it doesn’t overpower the stew.
6. After 45 minutes, remove the vegetables from the pot.
7. Blend the removed vegetables into a purée, keeping the carrots aside.
8. Slice the reserved carrots.
9. Strain the purée back into the pot through a fine sieve to remove any fibers.
10. Return the sliced carrots and cooked chorizo to the pot.
11. Let it all simmer together for another 20 minutes so the lentils are cooked and the flavors come together.
12. Serve warm.

## Equipment

- large pot
- fine sieve

## Tips

- To remove excess salt and possible oxidation flavors from the ham bone, blanch it by placing it in cold water, bringing to a boil, discarding the water, and repeating two or three times.
- Cook chorizo separately to prevent it from overpowering the natural flavor of the lentils.
- Serve warm with white rice or any other grain for a nutritious meal.
- Garnish with something acid and fresh like pickled piparras or a pepper vinaigrette for an exceptionally good, albeit not traditional, variation.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ1lWRTjRya/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f8037f45-e371-45b2-8151-d1efe6710080
- Extracted: 2026-01-24

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