During Sheva Brachot, I served 2 soups. This was the second soup that I served. It can be made with either red or green lentils. I find the red lentils have a finer texture, but the green lentils are more hardy.
Lentil Mushroom Soup
Ingredients:
1 onion
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
4 bay leaves
2 cups lentils, red or green
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
Optional: pepper and or garlic, to taste. I usually do not add either, unless the vegetables are not flavorful.
Water to cover
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish
Instructions:
Sauté onions and mushrooms. Add lentils, bay leaves, and salt.
Add water and then bring to a boil, cover and simmer until lentils begin to soften.
Next, add the celery and carrots. Continue to simmer until done.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
In pressure cooker: bring to pressure for 5 minutes. Released the pressure quickly by running cold water over the lid when done. Then, add carrots and celery and simmer until done.
Crockpot. Add all ingredients into crockpot. Cook on low until done. If desired, add carrots and celery half way through the cooking, and then continuing cooking until done. Less water is required.
It is important to add just enough water, but not have it be too thick or too thin.
Here are the pictures:
This was another hit! Many of our guests requested second helpings.
Enjoy!
I’m sure it tastes amazing, I like lentil very much, I make lentil soup very often with chorizo sausage. 🙂
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That sounds awesome!
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I tend to mix red and green lentils to give a varied texture – but I have never made lentil soup with mushrooms. Doh! It feels like a no-brainer now that you of the greater brain than mine have given me the idea. I shall make it very soon 🙂 BTW I lost you for a while – heaven only knows what I did but anyhow I have pressed follow again so that I don’t miss a thing and hopefully will find time to catch up on the posts that passed me by very soon 🙂
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It’s funny. I think that that is happening to a lot of people. I have missed you. Mushrooms add a meaty texture. And, if the water is kept low in the beginning, it almost makes a stock and enhances the flavor. Nice to hear from you!
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I had it happen to a few of my followers too …. Never mind – it’s good to be back on track 🙂
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Agreed!
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Mushrooms r my family favourite…
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Me too!
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Comforting soup. .. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks! Simple and good 🌿
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This looks delicious. I never thought about combining lentils and mushrooms.
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It’s a very good combination. Enjoy!🌿
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Mushrooms and lentils – two of my favourite things!
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Me too!
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yumm this looks so good Carol! I love red lentils and have never made them like this! thanks
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I love red lentils too! And mushrooms are my favorites.
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Yes I love mushrooms!
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💞
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Another fantastic lentil soup, thank you!
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Thank you! This is a really good one. Simple and good🌿
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Looks delicious…lucky Sheva Brochos guests!
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😊Thank you! It was such a nice and happy occasion!
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So yummy and healthy! 🙂
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Yes!🌿
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This soup looks scrumptious!!
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Thank you!😊
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You’re welcome 😀
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This is one that I serve when I have guests. It’s easy, tastes great and substantial without being too heavy. A win-win 💞
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Well it sounds delicious!! And that is a win-win in my book 😀
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Me too😊
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Love the use of red lentils.. Amazing soup
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This sounds delightful
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Looks delicious 🙂
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It is. So simple and yum!🌿
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This sounds wonderful.. combining both lentils and mushrooms! 🙂
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I love lentils and mushrooms are my favorite vegetable.
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I also meant to add that’s why you gave to add the mushrooms first and not add too much water. I think then the mushrooms almost make a stock, which enhances the flavor.
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This looks tasty. I just might make this for our meal tomorrow.
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This is fast and easy and delicious!
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