Lentil Pasta Vegetable Soup

This does take a bit of effort but it is worth it. i use my food processor to chop the veggies and always double or triple this recipe because everyone wants seconds and thirds!!

Steps

Heat oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the prepared onion , garlic , carrot and celery , stirring gently , for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the lentils , stock and boiling water.

Season with salt and pepper to taste , stir and bring back to the boil.

Simmer , uncovered , for 15 minutes until the lentils are completely tender.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile , bring another saucepan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.

Drain well and set aside.

Place the soup in a blender and process until smooth.

Return to a saucepan and add the pasta.

Bring back to a simmer and heat for 2-3 minutes until piping hot.

Remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt.

Season if necessary.

Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

We also add a sprinkle of brewers yeast.

Otherwise , it will separate and become watery , spoiling the appearance of the soup.

Ingredients

olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, carrots, celery, red lentils, vegetable stock, boiling water, pasta, plain yogurt, salt and pepper, fresh parsley