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Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over med-heat/flame.
Step #2 Add the onion, carrots, & celery.
Step #3 Add the garlic, & pepper & saute until all the vegetables are tender, salt, about 5 to 8 mins.
Step #4 Add the tomatoes with their juices.
Step #5 Simmer until the juices evaporate a little & the tomatoes break down, stirring every once in awhile, about 8 mins.
Step #6 Add the lentils & mix to coat.
Step #7 Add the broth & stir.
Step #8 Add the thyme sprigs.
Step #9 Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step #10 Cover up & let simmer over low heat/flame until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 mins.
Step #11 Stir in the pasta.
Step #12 Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 mins.
Step #13 Spice up with salt & pepper, to taste.
Step #14 Ladle the soup into bowls.
Step #15 Sprinkle top with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, & serve.
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