Italian Lentil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Lentils soaked 8 hours
1 c Frozen corn
16 oz Cans tomato sauce
1 sm White onion
8 Kalamata (Greek) olives,
-halved and pitted,optional
2 tb Olive oil
1 qt Water
1 c Sliced mushrooms
6 oz Cheese tortellini
2 Garlic cloves

Cook tortellini and drain. Heat 2 tbs. olive oil in
skillet or wok (med. sized). dump in onion, mushroom
and garlic all at once and stir fry until mushroom and
onion are tender. Put beans in large saucepan with
water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and add corn,
olives, and mushroom mixture. Simmer 1 hour or until
thickened and lentils are done, stirring often. Add
tortellini, simmer 5 minutes, and then serve.



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