Italian Grandma Makes Lentil Soup

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, and diced potato; sauté until softened.

Stir in halved garlic and chopped plum tomato; cook for another minute.

Add the lentils, water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in the small soup shell pasta and cook until al dente.

Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

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