Smoky Tomato Lentil Soup

1. Heat the oil over medium-high in a large stock pot. Add the chopped onion and saute until translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant.

2. While onions are cooking, rinse and sort through the lentils to remove any pebbles. Once the onions and garlic are translucent and fragrant, add lentils to the pot with the onions. Add water and bouillon base. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Add the cans of undrained tomatoes into the lentils, along with the spices. Stir to incorporate, and simmer for at least another 20 minutes.

4. Test the soup, and adjust spices to taste. Take the pot off the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until you reach your desired thickness. Serve warm with a slice of good bread.