Savory Mushroom Soup

Can you believe this week wraps-up Juice January? Congratulations for cleaning-up your routine and getting a great start on 2019! You did it!Over the years, I've gone from a strict juice regime to incorporating healthier meals. I hope you've enjoyed all of the recipes this month and that you've found a few favorites to add to your repertoire. This savory mushroom soup might be another great recipe to add!It's a fantastic recipe for chilly winter nights. You will love it. It's hearty and homey. I like to add a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped chives to top off this rich luscious soup.

Savory Mushroom Soup

serves 4-6

You will need

:- 3 tablespoons olive oi

l- 1 teaspoon of sea salt

- 1 shallot chopped fine

- 3 stalks of celery chopped

- 2 large carrots cut into coins

- 3 small zucchinis cut into bite sized pieces

- 2 pints mixed mushrooms, like shitake, and portabellas, enoki- 2 bulbs of garlic roasted whole

- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils

- 1 quart chicken broth or vegetable broth

- 1/3 cup chopped parsley

- 1/4 cup of plain yogurt

t chopped chives- roasted garlic*

To prepare:

Chop vegetables, shallot, celery, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms. Place in a large cast iron stock pot. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and saute over medium heat until transparent and wilted. Add the roasted garlic by squeezing the roasted garlic cloves into the pot and stir to combine all the ingredients. Add parsley, lentils and broth. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours. Serve.I like to add a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped chives to top off this rich luscious soup.*To prepare roasted garlic: place whole bulbs of garlic wrapped in aluminum foil in the oven on 325 for 1 hour until garlic is soft and fragrant.

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