Sauté onion and garlic in a dash of olive oil until the onion has gone translucent.
Add mushrooms, carrots and tofu and sauté for another few minutes. Add paprika, smoked paprika, tomatoes, vegetable stock and bay leaf. Season with a dash of soy sauce and add in the lentils. Cover with a lid and let it come to a simmer. Turn down to low and let the soup cook for 30 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve straight away. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Recipe by at https://fannythefoodie.com/de/2018/02/01/smoky-lentil-stew/