LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
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By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach.
Recipe: recipe4living.com
Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com
Recipe: recipe4living.com
Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com
Ingredients
- 1/4 c
- olive oil
- 1
- carrot, peeled and diced small
- 1
- celery rib, diced small
- 1 small
- onion, peeled and chopped small
- 2 large
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp
- dried oregano
- 1 tsp
- dried thyme
- 1 tsp
- dried basil
- 2 c
- dried green or brown lentils
- 8 c
- vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 c
- small pasta, cooked (such as orzo, ditalini, elbow, or shells)
- 1/4 c
- romano cheese, shredded or grated
How to Make LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
- 1In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute the carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or untl soft. Add garlic, seasonings and lentils; stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
- 2Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
- 3Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.
About LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
Course/Dish: Bean Soups, Vegetable Soup
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
