RED LENTIL, PUMPKIN AND CARROT SOUP – Thyme N Vine

Ingredients

• 2, 1/2 cups pumpkin, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup split red lentils
• 1/2 – 1 tsp cumin
• 1, 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 400ml vegetable stock, hot
• paprika and fresh thyme for garnishing