Italian Lentil Minestrone Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

ITALIAN LENTIL MINESTRONE SOUP

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Dried lentils
12 c Divided cold water
1 cn (6 oz) tomato paste
3 Minced celery ribs
1 c Coarsely chopped cabbage
1 c Sliced mushrooms
1 Chopped onion
1 t Italian herbs OR
1/2 ts Dried oregano and
1/2 ts Basil
1 t Garlic salt
Pepper to taste
Pinch of hot pepper flakes
6 tb Grated parmesan cheese

Soak lentils overnight in 6 cup water; drain, discard
water. Combine lentils with remaining 6 cup water.
Heat to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients, except
cheese. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with parmesan cheese.



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