Best Lentil Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 large carrot (chopped)
• 1 stalk celery (chopped, just over 1/2 cup)
• 2 cups dried green lentils (or brown lentils)
• 3 large tomatoes (diced, or 4 small tomatoes)
• 2 potatoes (medium diced into 1-inch pieces, Yukon gold if possible)
• 2 litres low sodium chicken stock (or broth, divided)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder (such as Vegeta, or beef/chicken bullion powder)
• 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or mild, or 1 teaspoon smoky)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped, optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (plus extra to garnish)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch pepper (to taste)