Lentil Noodle Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups carrots (sliced)
• 3 stalks celery (sliced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 3/4 tablespoons salt (i use salt balance it measures like salt)
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (i use peeled)
• 11 cups water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 (16 ounce) bag lentils (rinsed well)
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 1/3 cups penne pasta (whole wheat)
• 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (optional for each serving)

Recipe

• 1 in a large stock pot add the oil, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. cook over medium heat stirring occasionally around 15 minutes or until the onions start to get translucent.
• 2 then add in the dried basil, italian seasoning, salt, pepper and tomatoes. stir well and cook another 2 minutes.
• 3 then add in the water, chicken bouillon cubes, lentils and vinegar. cook until lentils are almost tender.
• 4 then add in the pasta stir and cook until pasta is tender.
• 5 simmer until ready to eat.
• 6 serve in bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.