Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken stock
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• Chopped fresh parsley, optional