Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

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 (411-g) can diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup red lentils
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 15.5-ounce (439-g) can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cooked vegetables, (such as frozen peas or chopped green beans)