Spicy Lentil and Pasta Soup

A nice hearty soup.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup potato, peeled and chopped
• 1  small  jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2  cups water
• 8  ounces dried lentils
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3  ounces  uncooked  whole wheat spaghetti, broken
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Directions

1. Spray a large nonstick saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Add onions, carrot, celery, potato and jalapeno. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, water, lentils, chili powder and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. Add pasta and cook 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.