Everyday Italian Lentil Soup

Ingridients of Everyday Italian Lentil Soup:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 carrots , peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 lb lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
• 11 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 -6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2/3 cup dried elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese