This tomato lentil soup is made with green lentils simmered in a tomato and vegetable broth base with carrots, onions, celery, and red bell pepper with a mix of spices.
In a large pot, heat olive over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the green lentils, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook with the vegetables to lightly toast the lentils, about 5 minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and then simmer on low for 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked and the broth thickens.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with green onions, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover lentil soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.