Lentil Soup for Blood Sugar Balance

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower ((frozen cauliflower can also be used) )
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper ((to taste) )
• 1 cup red lentils
• 8 cups water
• 3 tbsp vegetable base (I used Better than Bouillon )
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• a few tbsp of hemp hearts