Lentil Soup with Mushrooms

Packed with fiber and protein, this flavorful vegan lentil soup with mushrooms is not only good for you, but also quick and easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups brown lentils
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 roma tomatoes, halved
• ½ medium onion, halved
• 16 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a Dutch oven and cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture starts to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, lentils, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are soft, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cooked mushrooms to lentil soup and simmer an additional 2 to 3 minutes.