"A classic hearty and filling lentil soup recipe to warm your soul! Pure comfort in a bowl. Naturally thick and loaded with healthy veggies, a simple soup to make! Just dump ingredients into a pot and let the stove do the cooking for you!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 yellow onion, (chopped)
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4 cloves garlic, (minced)
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1 large carrot, (chopped)
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1 stalk celery, (chopped (just over 1/2 cup))
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2 cups (13-14 ounces or 375-400 grams) dried green or brown lentils,
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3 large tomatoes (or 4 small tomatoes), (diced)
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2 medium-sized potatoes diced into 1-inch pieces, ((Yukon gold if possible))
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2 quarts (litres) or 8 cups low sodium chicken stock (or broth), (divided)
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2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder (such as Vegeta) (or beef/chicken bullion powder)
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2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or mild (or 1 teaspoon smoky))
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme ((optional))
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, (plus extra to garnish)
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Salt and pepper, (to taste)