Doug's Lentil and Mushroom Soup

Hardy and filling, and it doesn't take that long to make.

The Stuff That Goes in It

• 2 T. of Olive Oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 1-2 garlic clives, chopped
• 1 small chile, chopped (optional)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups of mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup of red wine (optional)
• 2/3 cup of lentils
• 4 cups of mushroom stock
• 2 T soy sauce
• salt and pepper

Mushroom Stock

The Stuff That Goes in It

• 1 cup of dried mushrooms
• 6 cups of boiling water
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms
• 2 T. of olive oil
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1/4 t. of thyme
• a bit of rosemary (optional)

Simmer for about half an hour or forty-five minutes, strain, set aside.
What to do:

• Saute onion, garlic, and chile in olive oil
  
  
• Add carrot, celery, mushrooms, redwine, lentils and stock
  
  
• Cook until lentils are tender
  
  
• Add soy, salt and pepper to taste
  
  
• Serve with good bread
  
  

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