Spiced Lentil and Chorizo Stew with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A hearty Spanish-inspired stew combining earthy lentils with spicy chorizo and smoky paprika, simmered until thick and comforting. This Spanish-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo sausage, brown lentils, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 oz, diced Spanish chorizo sausage
• 1 cup, rinsed brown lentils
• 1 large (about 8 oz), diced yellow onion
• 2 medium (about 6 oz), diced carrots
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 5 oz diced Spanish chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes until it releases its oils and starts to brown.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup rinsed brown lentils and 4 cups chicken broth to the pot. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.