Recipe: Lentil Soup (Bravo Acini di Pepe box)

LENTIL SOUP

2 cups lentils
2 quarts water
1 cup peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup cut up celery
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups Bravo Acini di Pepe, uncooked

Wash lentils thoroughly in warm water; drain. Using 2 quarts of water bring lentils to a boil, add tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, oil, and salt and pepper. Simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Add macaroni and cook for additional twelve minutes: If consistency is too thick. thin out by adding water.

Serves 4
Source: Bravo Acini di Pepe pasta box