Lentil Soup with Smoked Paprika and Pancetta — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 3 ounces pancetta, cut into small dice
• 1 large onion, cut into medium dice
• 2 medium carrots, cut into medium dice
• 1 celery stalk, cut into medium dice
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 pound lentils
• Salt and ground black pepper