Description
A hearty and nutritious soup made with French lentils and mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup French lentils
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they are browned.
- Stir in the lentils, broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- It freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French Lentil Mushroom Soup, Vegan Soup, Healthy Soup