Lentil Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces green lentils, picked over and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups); 5 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into half; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme (about 4 sprigs or so); 3 bay leaves; water (about 2 3/4 cups); 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil; 12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced; 3 -4 stalks celery, cut into small dice; 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice; 1 medium onion, cut into small dice; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken stock; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (reduce amount if using table salt); ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces green lentils, picked over and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into half
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme (about 4 sprigs or so)
3 bay leaves
water (about 2 3/4 cups)
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
3 -4 stalks celery, cut into small dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 medium onion, cut into small dice
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (reduce amount if using table salt)
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Add lentils, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to suitable sized pan and cover with water by an inch.
2
Bring to boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook until tender, around 15-20 minutes.
3
Some lentils will cook more or less quickly, so check consult with the instructions on the package and check the lentils as they cook.
4
Once cooked, remove the thyme stems and bay leaves and discard.
5
Set lentils aside for later.
6
Heat saute pan to medium high heat, add oil, and saute mushrooms until golden brown, turning as necessary.
7
Remove mushrooms to a bowl for later.
8
Add celery, bell pepper, and onion to pan, adding a little more olive oil if necessary.
9
Saute until they start to get tender, 5-6 minutes.
10
Remove them from pan and set aside.
11
Take approximately 1/3 of the cooked lentils and the chicken stock and add to 4-5 quart pot.
12
Use an immersion blender and blend until smooth.
13
This step may also be done in a standard blender using enough chicken stock to cover.
14
It may require several batches depending on the size of your blender.
15
Add to pot after blending until smooth and add remaining chicken stock.
16
Add the remaining lentils, vegetables, and salt and pepper to the pan.
17
Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
18
Check taste and adjust seasonings.
19
Depending on what type of chicken stock you use you may need to add more or less salt.
20
Cook until the vegetables are cooked to the degree of tenderness that you prefer.
21
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces green lentils, picked over and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups), 5 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into half, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme (about 4 sprigs or so), 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Lentil Mushroom Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lentil Mushroom Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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