Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Soup

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 to 5 cups chopped green cabbage (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup black or French lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
• 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• toppings: chopped fresh dill, sour cream and/or extra lemon wedges