Lentil Soup

Serves: 5

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

47

Sweetness

48

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 medium

Onion (chopped)

1

Salt

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat

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Add the onion, carrots, and celery

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Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes

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Add the tomatoes with their juices

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Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes

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Add the lentils and mix to coat

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Add the broth and stir

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Add the thyme sprigs

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Bring to a boil over high heat

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Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes

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Stir in the pasta

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Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes

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Season with salt and pepper, to taste

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Ladle the soup into bowls

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Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve