Lentil And Bead Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 49 ounces chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 1/3 cup acini di pepe pasta (or orzo)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheese (parmesan, romano or pamegianno reggiano)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large stock pot over medium-low heat. add onion and cook 7-8 minutes or until softened. add garlic and carrots. cook, covered, over low heat about 5 minutes or till softened. add broth and 2 cups of water. heat to boiling. stir in lentils and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. reduce heat to low; cover(leave lid ajar). simmer until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• 2 while that's cooking, cook pasta to al dente. drain.
• 3 stir pasta into lentils. add salt and pepper to taste. serve with the shredded italian cheese.