Red Lentil Chicken Soup - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 medium carrot (chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 cup red lentils (dry)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
• 2 cups chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• 3 green onions (chopped)