Smoky Cabbage Lentil Soup with Paprika

A hearty stovetop soup with brown lentils, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and smoked paprika, ready in about 45 minutes for an easy vegetarian meal.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 4 cups green cabbage
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the onion softens. (about 6 min) — Medium heat
2. Stir in the lentils, cabbage, tomatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil. (about 5 min) — High heat
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the cabbage is soft. (about 35 min) — Low heat
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve hot. (about 1 min)