Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup - Litchfield Farmers' Market

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• Heaping ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup red lentils
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked vegetables. Your choice. Any that are left over. Frozen vegetables also work.