lentils with chorizo

3/4 lb. lentils

1 head garlic

1/2 large onion chopped

1-2 carrots chopped

2-3 potatoes chopped

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Salt to taste

2-3 Tía Paquita chorizos

2-3 tbsp. tomato sauce

1 bay leaf (optional)

Small piece of smoked shank (optional)

Place all ingredients in a pot. Cover with water about 1/2-1 inch above ingredients. Cook at medium heat. Avoid stirring in order to not break lentils. But, do swirl pot occasionally to avoid sticking or burning. Add more water as necessary. Cook until tender. Cut chorizo into bite size pieces before serving.