Lentils and Sofrito Sauce with Chorizo Sausage

First heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the sausage until lightly browned. Remove it onto paper towel and, in the same pan, add the onion, bacon, and garlic.

Stir until softened, then return the sausage along with the lentils, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, and water. Bring the dish to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, you can make the sauce. For this, first cut the tomatoes into slices. In a pan heat the olive oil and add the onion. Stir for about 20 minutes until the onion softens and turns lightly brown. Add the tomatoes and stir until they too soften.

Add the zucchini to the lentil-and-sausage mixture and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Season to taste and serve the lentils topped with the sofrito sauce and parsley.