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Lentil and Pasta Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. dried lentils
1/4 c olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 c crushed tomatoes
2 cups of elbow macaroni, or other small pasta
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Wash the lentils thoroughly. Place them in a large saucepan with cold water to cover and cook over medium heat for about an hour until tender.
In a separate saucepan heat the oil. Add the celery, garlic and onion and saute' until golden, then add the tomatoes. Add to the lentil pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for ten minutes. Add the macaroni and simmer slowly until the pasta is tender, adding more water if the soup is too thick. Adding a little dried oregano and/or basil at this point spikes up the flavor.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 to 6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I will frequently add small balls of Italian sausage (hot or mild) during the last ten minutes of cooking to make this a full meal with a green salad.

 

 

 

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