@alexrioscooks: Authentic Cuban Potaje de Lentejas (Lentil Soup/Stew) 🇨🇺 recipe ⬇️ 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 2 tbsp vino seco (dry cooking wine) 1 lb (2 cups) dried brown lentils, rinsed 1 smoked ham hock or pork shank 8 oz smoked Spanish chorizo, sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 bay leaves Salt & pepper to taste 5-6 cups chicken stock #lentejas #lentils #lentilsoup #beans #rice