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Lentil Soup

by Izzie

Steps

  1. Coat bottom of large pot with olive oil.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery.
  3. Cook until becoming tender - about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook about 1 minute. Don’t overcook garlic.
  5. Add broth, lentils, seasonings, and sausage (if using).
  6. Raise heat to a boil.
  7. Simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occassionaly. Lentils should be softening at this point.
  8. Stir in tomatoes & pasta*, and bring back to boil.
  9. Lower heat and cook about 15 minutes.
  10. Add more broth if needed.
  11. Serve with parmesan cheese and crusty bread. :)

Notes

    • If not planning to eat all of soup, cook pasta separately. Add pasta to soup bowl for individual servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 c vegetable broth, may use 4 c each veg/beef broth
  • 1.5 c dry brown lentils
  • 1 t dried thyme
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 can diced pureed tomatoes, 14.5 oz
  • 1 c dry soup pasta, ditalini works well
  • parmesan, freshly grated
  • cooked Italian sausage, optional, cut into bite-size pieces