20ouncesmushroomswhatever you like - baby bella, shiitake, gourmet blend, sliced
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
3clovesgarlicminced
4cupsvegetable stock
3sprigs thyme
1sprig rosemary
Optional: 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
3cupscooked green or black lentils
1tablespoonred wine vinegar
1/3cupchopped 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.