Lentil Potato Soup (Hearty One-Pot Dinner) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/4 cups (240 g) dried brown or green lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 lb (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium vegetable broth, gluten-free if needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups (60 g) chopped kale or spinach
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving