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Sopa de Lentejas
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
5 small carrots, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped (4 cups)
Salt and ground pepper
9 thyme sprigs
3/4 pound brown lentils (1 3/4 cups)
Preparation
Prep Time:
45 Minutes
Step 1
In a large pot or other heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the carrots, onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally for 6 minutes.
Step 3
Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Add thyme, lentils, and 7 cups of water; bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 min.
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