Spanish Lentil Soup with Sausages and Apples

brown or green lentils that hold their shape (I used lentils de puy)

water

Spanish extra virgin olive oil, but not a super pricey one

sweet Spanish style chorizo, casing removed and sliced into half moons

Morcilla (Spanish style blood sausage), casing removed and either sliced or slightly crumbled

medium onions, chopped

garlic, minced

medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

sweet smoked Spanish paprika

crisp, sweet apples, such as Fuji, peeled and sliced

salt and pepper

chicken stock, plus more as needed

good quality chicken stock base (such as Minor\'s low sodium)

Amontillado Sherry

Bay leaves

apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste