Smoky Lentil Pasta Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or veggie broth
- 1 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 cups brown or green lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Cooked pasta (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Preparation
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or some veggie broth in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Cook 1 diced white onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add 3 minced cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon dried cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle. Cook for one more minute.
Add 2 cups rinsed brown or green lentils and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
Add 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Add more broth as needed.
Stir in the desired amount of cooked pasta and more vegetable broth to taste.
Season with salt and black pepper.
