Italian-Style Lentil Soup
INGREDIENTS
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Warm and hearty...
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MAKES: 6 servings
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SERVING SIZE: 1-1/3 cups
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CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 42
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1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
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1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic*
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1 32-ounce box reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
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2 cups water
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1 cup dry brown lentils
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 14-1/2 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 6-ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
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2 cups frozen peas and carrots
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2 ounces dried multigrain penne pasta or multigrain elbow macaroni
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1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
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