Smokey Lentil Pasta Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable broth
- 1 diced white onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 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 rinsed 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 vegetable 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 minute more.
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 lentils are tender; add more broth as needed.
Stir in desired amount of cooked pasta and more vegetable broth to taste.
Season with salt and black pepper.
