Sicilian Lentil Soup

Source: Kiesa

Ingredients

• 2 Teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 Cup chopped onion
• 1/2 Cup chopped celery
• 1/2 Cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 Cup chopped celery leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 1/2 Cup water
• 4 Teaspoon Vegetable Broth
• 1 Cup lentils, uncooked
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 Teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 Cup elbow macaroni
• 1 Cup fresh or frozen tomatoes, cubed

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery,carrots, celery leaves and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients except pasta. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover,and simmer 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta and tomatoes and continue cooking, covered, 10 minutes more.Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

May top each serving with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.