Lentil Pasta Soup - Recipe

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Directions

To cook vegetables: Heat 1 T. olive oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

To cook lentils: Add chicken broth, water, oregano, thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Add lentils. Bring back to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes (or longer). Stir occasionally.

To cook pasta: Add crushed tomatoes and pasta. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent lentils and pasta from sticking to bottom of pan. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with parmesan cheese.

Ingredients
-		1 onion (small)
-		1 clove garlic, minced
-		1 red pepper, finely chopped
-		4 cups chicken broth
-		1/2 cup water
-		1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
-		1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
-		1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
-		3/4 cup lentils
-		1 can chopped tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce can)
-		1/2 cup acini de pepe (or other tiny pasta)
-		2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
-		1/4 teaspoon salt
-		ground pepper to taste
-		3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese