Finely chop the onion and the garlic. Set aside. Clean and chop the leeks, pepper, carrots, and white cabbage. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and the garlic and cook gently for about 2 minutes, stirring, until very slightly colored.
Add the paprika powder and stir for about 30 seconds.
Add the chopped veggies and stir well to coat with the paprika, turn the heat down and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Add the vegetable broth, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are done to your liking. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Notes
The smoked paprika powder I use is sweet. If using hot smoked paprika adjust the quantity to taste.