2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
3 oz. tomato paste
1 cup dry red lentils
½ lb carrots
1 medium potato
6 cups vegetable broth (I used vegetable soup base + water because it’s less expensive than canned or boxed broth)
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
¾ tsp salt
⅛ tsp cayenne peppe