Spiced Chickpea and Bean Soup

Spiced Chickpea and Bean Soup

Serves: 6

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small carrotsm chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 small celery stalks, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried thyme
1 small package of mushrooms (any kind)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch of dried hot pepper flakes (optional)
10 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
1/4 dry white wine
1 can chickpeas
1 can great northern beans
1 cup red lentils

Directions:
In a large stock pot heat oil over medium heat, cook carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms and garlic stirring for 5 minutes or until softened. Add all spices, cook stirring until fragrant.  Add tomatoes, broth and wine and bring to a boil.   Add lentils. chickpeas, and beans simmer for 20 minutes.