Ingredients

This makes about 4 servings of soup.

• 4 stalks celery - finely chopped
• 2 leeks - separated from green stalks and finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves - minced
• 4 cups diced potatoes - from 3-4 red potatoes
• 1/2 cup basil - finely chopped
• 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 1/2 cup farro
• 4-6 cups vegetable broth (adjust to your thickness preference, I used 5 cups)
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce (could subbed crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup chopped basil
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (this gives the smoky flavor)
• 1-2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes