1 [[!meta title="Italian Lentil Soup"]]
3 Adapted from allrecipes.com, user lmac
10 + 2 15-oz can Italian-style, diced tomatoes
15 + 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
17 + 4 carrots, cut bite-size
18 + 3 stalks celery, cut bite-size
19 + 1 med onion, cut bite-size
20 + 1 tbsp minced garlic
22 + 1 med zucchini, cut bite-size
23 + 1 med yellow squash, cut bite-size
24 + about 300 calories cheese, such as Parmesan
28 + Combine broth, tomatoes, lentils, herbs, and spices in large pot.
29 + Bring to boil and then simmer till lentils are cooked (about 25 min).
30 + Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in skillet.
31 + Saute carrots, celery, and onion until onion is nearly translucent.
32 + Add garlic and saute briefly.
33 + Add sauteed carrot mixture to cooked lentil mixture.
34 + Add pasta, zucchini, and squash to pot.
35 + Simmer till pasta is cooked.
36 + Serve hot, topped with cheese.
38 [[!tag lentil soup zucchini]]