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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion-chopped
- 2 carrots- chopped
- 2 celery stalks-chopped
- 2 garlic cloves-chopped
- Salt & pepper
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound lentils
- 11 cups low sodium chicken broth-or homemade
- 4 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2/3 cup dry pasta
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
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