EVERYDAY ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP

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Make and share this Everyday Italian Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
11 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 -6 fresh thyme sprigs
2/3 cup dried elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and mix to coat.
  • Add the broth and stir.
  • Add the thyme sprigs.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 418.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 24.7

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