Red Lentil, Miso and Shiitake Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil, Miso and Shiitake Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch knob fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 6 cups vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons miso paste; Kosher or sea salt, to taste; Sliced green onions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Thoroughly rinse the red lentils in a fine-holed colander.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the olive oil and then stir in the shallots, garlic and ginger.
5
Cook for 1 minute or until the shallots soften, and then stir in the mushrooms.
6
Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms begin to soften.
7
Add the vegetable stock and miso.
8
Stir the broth to completely dissolve the miso, and then increase heat to high, bringing the broth to a moderate boil.
9
Stir in the lentils.
10
Reduce heat and gently simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
11
As it cooks, stir the soup occasionally so the lentils dont stick to the bottom of the pot.
12
Season with addition salt if desired and garnish with the green onions.

150

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red lentils, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large shallot, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil, Miso and Shiitake 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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Red Lentil, Miso and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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