Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Instructions:

1. Step 1:

   Peel and dice onion and carrot.

2. Step 2:

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

3. Step 3:

   Add onion and carrot and cook 4 minutes.

4. Step 4:

   Coarsely chop celery. Add to the pot along with garlic and cook 4 minutes more.

5. Step 5:

   Add lentils, smoked paprika, cumin and dried oregano, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

6. Step 6:

   Add diced tomatoes and broth. Stir once more, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.

7. Step 7:

   Simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils have softened. (Add more liquid if needed.)

8. Step 8:

   Season with salt and pepper to taste and divide into bowls.