lentil & pasta soup, italian style

Ingredients For lentil & pasta soup, italian style

• 1/4 c

  olive oil
• 1

  carrot, peeled and diced small
• 1

  celery rib, diced small
• 1 sm

  onion, peeled and chopped small
• 2 lg

  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