Lentil & Macaroni Soup

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Title: LENTIL & MACARONI SOUP
Categories: Soups, Pork
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb Lentils, dried
1/4 c Olive oil
1/2 c Celery, diced
1/2 c Onions, chopped
1 c Tomatoes, crushed
2 c Macaroni or other pasta brok
1 x Salt & freshly ground pepper

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook
Time: 100 Wash the lentils thoroughly. Place them in
a large saucepan with cold water to cover and cook
over medium heat for about 1-1/2 hours, until tender.
In a seperate saucepan, heat the oil. Add the celery
and onions and saute until golden brown. Add the
tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Add to the
lentils. Bring 2 Qts. of salted water to a boil in a
kettle. Add the macaroni and cook for 10 minutes.
Drain. Add the macaroni to the lentils, season with
salt and pepper and simmer slowly until the pasta is
tender. Serve accompanied by a tossed green salad and
a favorite cheese. SOURCE: N.Y. Times Cookbook

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