INGREDIENTS
3
TB olive oil
1
large onion, diced
3
stalks celery, diced
5
carrots, peeled and diced
6 cloves
garlic, minced
4 tsp
chili powder (more or less, depending on how spicy you want it)
1
TB smoked paprika
1
TB granulated sugar
1 tsp
allspice
1 tsp
cumin
6 cups
vegetable or chicken broth (plus a bit extra if needed)
1 3/4 cups
dried lentils, rinsed and drained
24 oz
jar chunky vegetable pasta sauce
2 cans
each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup
frozen sweet corn kernels
Optional: sliced avocado, shredded sharp cheddar, fresh lime slivers for serving