Rustic Mushroom-Lentil Soup

Wash and dry all produce.* Peel and thinly slice the shallots into 1/4-inch strips. Cut the carrots into 1/4-inch cubes. Thinly slice the cremini mushrooms. Mince or grate the garlic. Finely chop the parsley, keeping the stems and leaves separate. Drain and rinse the lentils.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and swirl the pot to melt. Add the shallot, carrots and cremini mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to brown, 8-9 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Add herbs de Provence, parsley stems and half the garlic to the pot. Cook until fragrant, 2 min. Add the broth concentrates, soy sauce and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until the carrots soften, 3-4 min.

Meanwhile, cut the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. In a small bowl, combine half the parsley leaves and remaining garlic with a drizzle of oil. On a baking sheet, arrange the bread slices. Brush each slice with the garlic-oil and sprinkle over the Parmesan. Broil in the centre of the oven until just golden-brown, 2-3 min.

When the carrots are tender, add the lentils to the soup and stir together until warmed through, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper.