Lentil Minestrone

Prep time : 10 mins

Cook time : 40 mins

Total time : 40 mins

Author :Vahchef

Main Ingredient : Lentil

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Servings : 0 persons

Published date : November 09, 2016

Ingredients used in Lentil Minestrone

Method:

• Heat oil in a wide soup pot with onion. Saute over high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
• Add tomato paste, parsley, garlic, and vegetables, and cook 3 minutes more.
• Then add lentils, bay leaves, water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper powder and additional salt. Remove bay leaves.
• Boil the greens in salted water until they are tender and bright green, then chop them coarsely.
• Just before serving, add the greens and the cooked pasta to the soup and heat through.

When serving, drizzle olive oil into each bowl and the Parmesan, if desired.