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Lentil Soup with Pasta Shells
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
2 cups drained lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and slivered
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup cooked small shell pasta
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. In a soup pot, over medium heat warm oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté about 3 minutes than add carrots and sauté about 2 min.
2. Add broth, water, lentils, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add tomatoes and simmer until lentils are tender (about 20 minutes); stir often.
4. Stir in vinegar, adjust seasoning, and stir cooked pasta into soup. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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