Vegetarian Mushroom-Lentil Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped, or to taste

1. Heat oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallot slices and saute for 1 minute, then add garlic and mushrooms. Saute until mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently so garlic doesn't burn. Add vegetable stock, thyme, and salt and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in lentils and sesame oil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Divide soup between 4 bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

olive oil, shallot, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, vegetable stock, ground thyme, salt, green lentils, sesame oil, green onions

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/269955/vegetarian-mushroom-lentil-soup/ (may not work)