Romesco Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Lentils

Add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) to a large pot over medium heat. Add Garlic (1 clove) and cook for a few minutes, until it begins to turn golden. Add warmed Vegetable Broth (5 cups) and Red Lentils (1 cup) . Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft.

Meanwhile, add Roma Tomatoes (3) , Red Chili Peppers (2) , Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) , Almond Butter (1/4 cup) , Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to a blender or food processor. Blitz until smooth.