Red Lentil and Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
• 1⁄2 small butternut or kabocha squash (about 1 lb.) peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup red lentils
• Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
• Paprika, for garnish
• Flatbread and lemon wedges, for serving