Navidi's Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
• 1 cup dry red or green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2-3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
• 3-4 small to medium waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5" chunks
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp. Navidi's Rosemary Fused Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. smoked Spanish paprika
Directions: Combine rinsed lentils with broth, bay leaf, and thyme, and bring to a boil in a large covered pot. Reduce temp and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 5 more minutes before adding potatoes. Simmer until lentils have softened and carrots and potatoes have cooked, about 20-25 minutes. While lentils are cooking, saute onions and garlic with olive oil in small, wide pan until translucent. Stir in smoked paprika and add onion-garlic-paprika mixture to pot of lentils, adding salt and pepper to taste. Stir, let simmer a few minutes more, and then serve. Makes a satisfying meal with crusty bread or pita and a side salad. Enjoy!