Sicilian Lentil, Vegetable, and Pasta Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'The Italian Slow Cooker' by Michele Scicolone"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large celery rib, with leaves chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or 1 c. chopped canned tomatoes)
• 2 medium zucchini, chopped (or yellow squash or pattypan squash)
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup ditalini (or tubetti or elbows)
• freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

directions

1. In a large slow cooker, combine lentils, vegetables, and water.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours.
3. Add in pasta and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
5. Serve hot, sprinkled with the cheese.