LENTIL ORZO SOUP

LENTIL ORZO SOUP image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions (in 1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped carrot (in 1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup lentils
4 cups water
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomato
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pot and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Simmer the lentils for 20 minutes; return to a boil and add the orzo. Cook 10 minutes longer. 2. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, pepper flakes, sherry vinegar and salt, and simmer soup another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. 3. Top each bowl with a dollop of yogurt and the parsley