Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::30 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::5
Ingredients
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½ pound dry lentils, rinsed
1 cube chicken bouillon
2 cups water, or as needed to cover lentils by 2 inches
½ pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled
6 slices bacon
1 Roma (plum) tomato, diced
1 tomatillo, diced
1 small white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup water
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
⅛ teaspoon cumin
5 teaspoons crumbled cotija cheese
5 teaspoons sour cream
Directions
Place rinsed lentils into a large pot. Add bouillon cube and pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer, then cook until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add bacon to the skillet and lightly fry until cooked but still soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and chop; leave drippings in the pan.
Cook tomato, tomatillo, onion, and garlic in bacon drippings until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water and cilantro; transfer mixture to a blender. Holding the lid of the blender down with a folded kitchen towel, carefully start the blender; use a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving, then leave it on to purée until smooth.
Add the puréed vegetables, chorizo, bacon, and cumin to the lentil-broth mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with cotija cheese and sour cream.