INGREDIENTS
4 tsp
olive oil
5
garlic cloves, minced
2
carrots, chopped
2
stalks celery, chopped
1
red pepper, chopped
1 cup
cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 lb
dry yellow split peas (or lentils)
1 1/2 cups
frozen spinach
3
sprigs thyme
8 cups
vegetable broth (chicken broth)
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
1
bay leaf
Salt and pepper