Smoky Lentil Stew with Leeks and Potatoes (vegan)

2 ⅔stalks celery - finely chopped

1 ⅓leeks - separated from green stalks and finely chopped

2 ⅔garlic cloves - minced

2 ⅔ cupdiced potatoes - from 3-4 red potatoes

⅓ cupbasil - finely chopped

⅓ cupbrown lentils

⅓ cupfarro

3 ⅓ cupvegetable brothadjust to your thickness preference, I used 5 cups

⅓ cupmarinara saucecould subbed crushed tomatoes

⅔ tbspbalsamic vinegar

juice from ½ lemon

⅔ tspliquid smokethis gives the smoky flavor

1 tspsaltor to taste

black pepper to taste

⅔ tsppaprika

⅔ tspdried thyme

pinchcayenne or red pepper flakes