Chorizo & Red Lentil Soup | FoodFlakes.com

Ingredients

• 3 4-oz. chorizo sausage links
• 1 T. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large carrot, chopped small
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped small
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped small
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 6 c. Chicken stock
• 2 c. red lentils, well rinsed
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. dried thyme
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2" Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
• 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped
• 3 T. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese