Delicious American Lentil Soup with a Refreshing Mint Twist

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil