Title: Italian Lentil Minestrone Soup
Categories: Vegetable Soup Italian
Yield: 6 Servings
| 2 | c | Dried lentils |
| 12 | c | Divided cold water |
| 6 | oz | Can tomato paste |
| 3 | | Minced celery ribs |
| 1 | c | Coarsely chopped cabbage |
| 1 | c | Sliced mushrooms |
| 1 | | Chopped onion |
| 1 | ts | Italian herbs OR 1/2 ts dried oregano and 1/2 ts basil |
| 1 | ts | Garlic salt |
| | | Pepper to taste |
| | | Pinch of hot pepper flakes |
| 6 | tb | Grated parmesan cheese |
Soak lentils overnight in 6 c water; drain, discard water.
Combine lentils with remaining 6 c water. Heat to boiling.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover and simmer
for 45 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.