Portobello Mushroom Lentil Soup

This is a very easy and flavorful lentil soup that is perfect for a cold winter day!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup cooking sherry
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups chopped portobello mushrooms
• 4 teaspoons dried basil, or to taste
• 1 ½ cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir in the tomato paste. Bring to a boil, and add the lentils. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Season with basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Step 2

Ladle into bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of sherry and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.