Lentil And Macaroni Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
3/4 cup lentils
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
6 cups water
1 bunch swiss chard
3/4 cup macaroni, dry
1 cup fresh basil

Preparation

Heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and garlic and cook 10 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, broth, lentils, salt, pepper, thyme, and 6 c water.
Heat to boiling, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
Stir in chard and macaroni, heat to boiling over med-high heat. Reduce to medium and cook uncovered 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in basil.