Ingredients

  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb, chopped
  • 10 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup orange lentils
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 12 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 14 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • salt and pepper
  • 14 cup chopped parsley (to garnish)

Method

  • Heat oil on medium heat.
  • Add onion, fennel, and carrots with a pinch of salt.
  • Cook while stirring until vegetables are glossy.
  • Add garlic, paprika, and tomato paste.
  • Cook while stirring until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add lentils, bay leaf, canned tomatoes, and vegetable stock.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Take off heat to cool.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • When cool enough, add cheese and blend until you find your desired consistency.
  • Add salt and pepper and parsley to taste as garnish.