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Mushroom and Lentil Soup with Miso

8th May 2017 Recipes

A rich, vegan lentil mushroom soup with miso paste. A really delicious, hearty lunch that’s packed with beautiful flavours!

A rich, vegan lentil mushroom soup with miso paste. A really delicious, hearty lunch that's packed with beautiful flavours!

I think mushrooms, lentils and miso were secretly born to be together. Forget everything you know about miso only being a thing in Japanese cooking, it’s here to stay! Miso paste is basically made of fermented soy beans, it’s similar to soy sauce in terms of flavour, but more mellow and earthy.

When it’s paired with meaty mushrooms and hearty lentils, the result is a thick, rich and filling soup!

A rich, vegan lentil mushroom soup with miso paste. A really delicious, hearty lunch that's packed with beautiful flavours!

This is quite a thick soup by nature, so if you want it a little thinner once you’ve blended it, simply add a bit more vegetable stock. Top with some fresh parsley, toasted mushrooms and enjoy.

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Mushroom and Lentil Soup with Miso Yum
A rich, vegan lentil mushroom soup with miso paste. A really delicious, hearty lunch that's packed with beautiful flavours!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 White Onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6-7 cups (500 g) Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1.5 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 4 cups (950ml) Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Brown Lentils
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 White Onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6-7 cups (500 g) Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1.5 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 4 cups (950ml) Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Brown Lentils
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste
A rich, vegan lentil mushroom soup with miso paste. A really delicious, hearty lunch that's packed with beautiful flavours!
Instructions
  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in the bottom of a large stockpot. Prepare all the ingredients by slicing the mushrooms, dicing the onion, mincing the garlic and finely chopping the thyme.
  2. Start by sauteing the onion in the pan for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes until the mushrooms have reduced and most of the water they release is evapourated.
  3. Next add the thyme and stir through the mixture, letting it cook for a minute or two. Add the vegetable broth and the lentils, then simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup thoroughly, then stir in the miso paste. If the soup is too thick for you, just add some more vegetable stock until you have the consistency you like!
  5. Serve topped with some extra mushrooms and some fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in portions in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

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  1. Raechel Burns says

    12th November 2017 at 10:08 pm

    red or white miso? I have red miso, and it seems white miso is much more popular :/

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  2. Sus Davy says

    17th May 2017 at 9:59 am

    Hey Lauren!
    We made this soup on Monday, although minus the miso (we subbed it with soy sauce) and it was SO DARN GOOD! I told all my friends and colleagues about it and they made it last night too.
    I commented to my boyfriend when we were eating it that it was the best soup I had ever had! Thank you!
    Sus // roughmeasures.com

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    • Lauren Caris says

      17th May 2017 at 10:58 am

      That makes me SO happy Sus! Soy sauce has quite a similar flavour to miso! I’m so glad that you liked it so much!

      Reply
  3. Maria Hewett says

    12th May 2017 at 10:13 pm

    Oh yum!!!! The earthiness of mushrooms, miso, and lentils together sounds absolutely fabulous!!! I am pinning this to make next week. LOVE smooth and creamy soups like this!

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th May 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy it Maria!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca@ Figs and Pigs says

    9th May 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Miso is now one of my fridge staple ingedients. Love the idea of it with mushrooms and lentils. Delicious.

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th May 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Tell me about it!! I always have a big pot in my fridge!

      Reply
  5. London Brazil says

    9th May 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Lauren!! You’re pictures are absolutely stunning!! I don’t know how you made lentil soup look that delicious :)

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th May 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Awww that’s so nice of you to say!! thank you! :D

      Reply
  6. Sarah | Well and Full says

    9th May 2017 at 3:30 pm

    The combination of mushrooms + miso sounds like an umami bomb!! Delicious!!

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th May 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Hehe thanks Sarah! I absolutely LOVE this combo!

      Reply
  7. Nisha says

    8th May 2017 at 11:56 pm

    I love this easy recipe! The combo of mushrooms and miso is amazing – double the umami!

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    • Lauren Caris says

      13th May 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks Nisha! It’s one of my favourites!

      Reply
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