LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE

Name: LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
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

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach.
Recipe: recipe4living.com
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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

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
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How to Make LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE

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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.

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About LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE

Course/Dish: Bean Soups Vegetable Soup

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Healthy

Hashtags: #Protein #hearty #comforting

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