PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM LENTIL SOUP

Portobello Mushroom Lentil Soup image

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

Provided by PATTON0626

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 301.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g