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Green Lentil Noodle Soup

Soups on! A hearty soup made from pantry items that you'll want on rotation all Autumn long!  This Green Lentil Noodle Soup packs a flavourful punch with a thick and zesty broth. Who knew so much flavour could be so affordable?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes or more, to desired heat
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups Canadian green lentils rinsed
  • 1 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 1/3 cup Ditali pasta
  • grated parmesan cheese and extra red pepper flakes for serving

Method
 

  1. In large dutch oven heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook with salt until translucent. 
  2. Add garlic, seasoning and chili flakes. Mix in broth and tomato paste. Add rinsed Canadian green lentils and bring to a slow simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes. 
  3. Add salt and noodles. Simmer, uncovered for roughly 8 minutes, or until both pasta and lentils are tender. Remove from heat and serve. Serve with crusty bread and parmesan cheese and extra red pepper flakes for topping.