Pasta di Lenticchie - Lentil Soup 22-10-14

Pasta di Lenticchie - Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1 pound dry lentils
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In a large soup pot put lentils, broth, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. In a small pan, gently saute the garlic until light golden brown. Add this to the cooking lentils, along with the carrots.

Suggestions: Add 1/2 pound of cooked Ditalini. When serving, add a pinch of crushed red pepper. Serve with grated cheese