Easy Vegan Lentil Soup

Ingredients (14)

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 hefty pinches Kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 8 oz. lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, for serving