Hearty Spiced Lentil Soup

• 3 Carrots, chopped in rounds
• 2 Zucchinni, chopped in quarters
• 2 Yellow Squash, chopped in quarters
• 2 cups Lentils
• 3 Cloves of garlic, minced
• 1.5 tablespoons Caraway or cumin seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon Salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon Turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 4 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 9 cups Water
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro, chopped
• olive oil

1. In a pot on medium heat, cook the onions, garlic, and carrots for ten minutes or until slightly tender.
2. Add the water, all of the spices, and tomato paste.
3. Let come to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4. Add lentils.
5. Simmer for ten minutes with the lid on.
6. Add the chopped zucchini, yellow squash, and cilantro and let simmer for another fives minutes with lid on.
7. Serve with limes and enjoy! Remember to take out the bay leaf.

carrots, zucchinni, yellow squash, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, black pepper, bay leaf, paprika, tomato paste, water, cilantro, olive oil

Taken from food52.com/recipes/75293-hearty-spiced-lentil-soup (may not work)