Smoky Chickpea, Lentil & Cabbage Stew with Kale

Name: Smoky Chickpea, Lentil & Cabbage Stew with Kale
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, small dice; 2 medium carrots, diced; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste; ¾ cup French OR brown lentils, rinsed; 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about ½ small savoy/green cabbage); 1 15- oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas); 1 28- oz can crushed tomatoes (I prefer fire-roasted); 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 cups chopped kale, lightly packed; 2 teaspoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce; 3-4 drops liquid smoke (optional)