Smoky Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped
• 4 mini capsicums, sliced into rings
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 1½ cups green or brown lentils
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp red miso paste
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• ⅛ tsp ground cayenne - optional
• 4 cups water
• 4 tbsp sherry vinegar
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Sour cream to serve - optional