LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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Recipe: recipe4living.com
Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com
Ingredients
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1/4 colive oil
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1carrot, peeled and diced small
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1celery rib, diced small
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1 smallonion, peeled and chopped small
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2 largecloves garlic, minced
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1 tspdried oregano
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1 tspdried thyme
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1 tspdried basil
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2 cdried green or brown lentils
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8 cvegetable broth
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·salt and pepper to taste
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2 csmall pasta, cooked (such as orzo, ditalini, elbow, or shells)
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1/4 cromano cheese, shredded or grated
How to Make LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
- In 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.
- Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
- Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.