Cozy Tomato Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Parsley for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Soften onion and carrots in olive oil until glossy.

2. Step 2

   Add garlic and paprika and stir for 30 seconds.

3. Step 3

   Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth, then simmer until lentils collapse.

4. Step 4

   Blend a few cups of soup and stir it back in for body.

5. Step 5

   Finish with lemon juice and parsley.

Recipe notes

Add a spoonful of yogurt or coconut milk for extra richness.

Storage tips

Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition note

Full of fiber-rich lentils and vegetables with a naturally creamy texture.

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