Hearty Lentil Soup With Veggies & Pasta: A Perfect Autumn Warm-Up | Kerry Cooks

Ingredients

• Water (7 cups)
• Chicken or vegetable broth for more flavor
• Lentils (1 cup)
• Any type of lentil, but cooking times may vary
• Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
• Any vegetable oil as a substitute
• Onion (1, diced)
• Shallots or white onions as alternatives
• Carrots (2, diced)
• Parsnips for a sweeter taste
• Celery Stalk (2, diced)
• Fennel stalks for a different flavor profile
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
• Tomato Sauce (1/2 cup)
• Crushed tomatoes for a chunkier texture
• Parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Cilantro for a more pungent taste
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• Add chili flakes for extra heat
• Cream of Mushroom or Celery Soup (1 can)
• Cream of chicken for a non-vegetarian option
• Pasta (1 cup)
• Any short pasta will do
• Romano Cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Parmesan or Asiago as substitutes