Easy Plant-Based Lentil Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop) - Plant-Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 1/2 large onion (diced (about 1 cup))
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 c. green lentils (rinsed)
• 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups homemade vegetable broth (or low-sodium store-bought )
• Optional Add-Ins:
• 1 cup potato (peel and diced)