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Minestrone Lentil Soup

Source: dLife

Hearty Italian style vegetable, pasta, and lentil soup.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	212.1

Total Carbs	35.6 g

Dietary Fiber	5.3 g

Sugars	7.0 g

Total Fat	3.1 g

Saturated Fat	0.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.5 g

Potassium	251.1 mg

Protein	11.7 g

Sodium	510.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 3.1 Fat, 2.0 Vegetables, 0.4 Meat, 1.5 Starch, 0.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 tsp olive oil 2.0
2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1.0
1 each large onion 1.0
1 cup fresh chopped celery 4.0
4 oz Canadian bacon 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 0.3333
0.3333 cup dried lentils 2.0
2 each fresh tomatoes 2.0
2 quart cold water 1.0
1 cup Pasta, elbow twist, semolina, dry 0.5
0 1/2 tsp salt 2.0
2 tsp fresh oregano 0.25
0 1/4 tsp black pepper 0.25
0 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, low sodium

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add pepper, onion, celery, bacon, and garlic and cook until vegetables are softened (approximately 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Stir in lentils, tomatoes, and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add macaroni and simmer 10 minutes.
Add salt, oregano, and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.