Soup Made with Lentils and Mushrooms

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Step 1

Tos the bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a blender and blend everything until it’s nice and smooth. Pour this mixture into a Dutch oven and cook it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown a bit—this usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Next, add the water, lentils, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a boil, then cover the pot, lower the heat, and let it simmer gently until the lentils are tender, which should take around 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

While the soup is simmering, heat some olive oil in a skillet. Add the mushrooms, season them with a little salt and pepper, and cook until they’re soft and nicely browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring now and then. When the mushrooms are ready, stir them into the soup and let everything simmer together for a couple more minutes before serving.