Prep time
15 min
This flavourful and comforting soup is perfect for rainy days. The best part is that you can save leftovers for tomorrow's lunch or make a double batch and freeze for a busy day.
Cook time
30 min
Servings
6
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 10 mL (2 tsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package (227 g) mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 60 mL (¼ cup) chopped fresh parsley
- 15 mL (1 tbsp) dried oregano leaves
- 10 mL (2 tsp) dried thyme leaves
- 1 mL (¼ tsp) hot pepper flakes
- 250 mL (1 cup) red lentils, rinsed
- 750 mL (3 cups) lower sodium vegetable broth
- 500 mL (2 cups) water
- 2 mL (½ tsp) grated lemon rind
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 85 mL (⅓ cup) crumbled light feta cheese (optional)
Directions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook mushrooms, onion and carrot for about 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates from the mushrooms. Stir in parsley, oregano, thyme and hot pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and stir to combine. Add broth and water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and cook stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until lentils are soft and falling apart.
- Stir in lemon rind and juice. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with feta cheese, if using.
Tips
- Love mushrooms? Play around with the type of mushroom or use many types together. Try cremini, shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
- Not a big fan of mushrooms? Leave them out. Use 2 onions and 2 carrots instead.
- Switch up your lentils. Just note that different types of lentils take different cooking times, so check the instructions.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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