Minestra di lenticchie

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 2, chopped carrot
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then stir in lentils, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Adjust seasoning and serve thick or add more broth for a soupier bowl.