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Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat and add the onion and carrot. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until starting to soften.
Once starting to soften, add the diced red pepper and garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
Next, stir in the smoked paprika and dried mixed herbs. Mix well for 30 seconds, then add the tinned tomatoes and break these apart with a spoon. Rinse the can by swirling some water around in it then also add this to the pan.
Add the vegan stock and dried red lentils. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through and starting to become mushy.
Taste the soup and adjust the flavours if necessary, then turn off the heat and blitz using a hand blender. For an extra-smooth soup, transfer to a larger, more powerful blender (you may need to do this in batches). If the soup seems too thick, thin it out with a little extra vegan stock or water.
Adjust the seasoning again and serve.🌱 Serving suggestions >📸 Recipe steps >📖 Table of contents >