Lentil Soup

1  cup		finely chopped onion
1/2  cup		finely chopped carrot
1/2  cup		finely chopped celery
2  teaspoons		kosher salt
1  lb.		lentils, picked and rinsed
1  can		peeled and chopped tomatoes
2  quarts		chicken or vegetable broth
1/2  teaspoon		freshly ground coriander
1/2  teaspoon		freshly ground toasted cumin

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In a soup pot add onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat till the onions are translucent (6 minutes). Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer till lentils are tender. (35-40 minutes). Using a stick blender, blend to desired consistency.