Mum's Lentil Soup
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
30 minReady
40 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
lentils
washed |
|
| 1 | large |
onions
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
| 4 | ounces |
mushrooms
sliced |
|
| 2 | each |
celery stalks
cut diagonally |
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
grated |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
oregano
or thyme |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ½ | pound |
pasta shells
small, cooked |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
lentils
washed |
|
| 1 | large |
onions
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
mushrooms
sliced |
|
| 2 | each |
celery stalks
cut diagonally |
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
grated |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
oregano
or thyme |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 226.8 | g |
pasta shells
small, cooked |
|
Directions
Place all ingredients except pasta in a large pot.
Cover with cold water to the depth of the 2nd knuckle of your index finger.
Cover pot and simmer over low heat until the lentils are tender (about one hour).
Taste and correct seasoning. Stir in cooked, drained pasta, and garnish with parsley.
