Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup (Easy!)

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00:00Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup Easy

00:02This soup is pure comfort food that just happens to be healthy.

00:07Packed with smoky paprika, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tender lentils,

00:11it tastes like it simmered all day, when really, it took just 45 minutes.

00:17With pantry staples and foolproof steps,

00:20it delivers restaurant-quality flavor from a simple weeknight kitchen.

00:24Bonus, it's so easy, even a beginner could pull it off,

00:27and everyone will ask you for the recipe.

00:30For the soup base, saute one diced yellow onion and four minced garlic cloves,

00:35then add one and a half teaspoons of smoked paprika,

00:38a 28 ounces can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes,

00:40and four cups of low-sodium vegetable broth.

00:43Simmer to combine the flavors.

00:45For the protein and greens, add one cup of rinsed and drained green or brown lentils,

00:50along with one to two cups of roughly chopped fresh baby spinach.

00:54Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

00:56Optional toppings include chopped fresh basil or parsley,

01:00and a sprinkle of extra smoked paprika for garnish.

01:03For even cooking, dice the yellow onion into one-quarter inch pieces.

01:08Heat a stock pot over medium-high heat,

01:10sauteing the onion for eight minutes with three tablespoons of water,

01:13adding more as needed to prevent sticking.

01:16Finely mince four garlic cloves for even distribution.

01:19When the onion becomes translucent and slightly golden around the edges,

01:23this is your visual cue that it's perfectly caramelized.

01:27Add the minced garlic and one and a half teaspoons of smoked paprika.

01:31Stir constantly and cook until fragrant.

01:34Pour in tomatoes, broth, and lentils.

01:36Their smoky depth enhances the flavor.

01:39Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce heat.

01:42Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until lentils are tender but intact.

01:47Stir in one to two cups of fresh spinach in the last few minutes to maintain its color.

01:53Season with salt and pepper, starting with one-half teaspoon salt,

01:56and garnish with basil or parsley if desired.