Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 lb dried lentils (approx. 1 1/4 cups); 11 cups low sodium chicken broth; 4 -6 fresh thyme sprigs; 2/3 cup dried elbow macaroni

Submitted by Chef #1325942

"A delicious and easy soup that is ready in less than an hour."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb dried lentils (approx. 1 1/4 cups)
11 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 -6 fresh thyme sprigs
²⁄₃ cup dried elbow macaroni

directions

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 bread down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the thyme springs. 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.