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Lentil Mushroom Stew

Lentil Mushroom Stew is a hearty and healthy one pot meal that is full of fiber and protein! Vegetarian and vegan friendly!
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Abbie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 20 ounces mushrooms whatever you like - baby bella, shiitake, gourmet blend, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 cups cooked green or black lentils
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add oil. Add onions, carrot, and celery and saute 2-3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, till mushrooms release a lot of water, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add ¼ cup stock and deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits. Add remaining stock, thyme, rosemary, and optional soy sauce and bring to a boil. Immediately lower to a simmer and cook 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked lentils and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Mix in vinegar and parsley.
  • Serve with crusty bread or pita.

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Notes

Note: Store in air tight container in refrigerator up to one week or in the freezer up to 6 months.