Harvest Lentil Soup

Fennel
  • Cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup celery + leaves, chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb, cored and chopped
  • 8 strips bacon, optional
  • 3-4 cups cooked lentils (any color)
  • 4 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
  • 1-2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • Mushrooms, chopped, optional
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté onion, carrot, celery, fennel, and bacon in cooking oil until starting to soften. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer until tender, approximately 20- 30 minutes. Season to taste.