In the pan in vegetable oil fry the onion until transparent, add the carrots, diced, chopped garlic and paprika, saute all together for several minutes.

Tomatoes grind in a blender or grinder. Lentils, rinse (I have lentils "Mistral", it does not need soaking and it cooks quickly). To put all in a saucepan.

Add broth (or water), wine (optional), salt, pepper (if you like spicy like we peppers do not regret))), Bay leaf. bring to a boil. Not to put coarsely chopped potatoes. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes (or until the lentils are tender).