French Lentil and Mushroom Soup

Name: French Lentil and Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), halved and sliced*; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced; 5 large cloves garlic; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 8 cups vegetable stock; 4 sprigs fresh thyme*; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 large handfuls of baby spinach (or chopped kale or collard greens); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This simple French Lentil and Mushroom Soup recipe is simmered with a cozy blend of veggies, herbs and greens. It's healthy yet hearty, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and total French-inspired comfort food.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:01:54 GMT