Red Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 portabella mushroom caps, finely chopped (optional)
12 cups vegetable bouillon
2 2/3 cups red lentils
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

Preparation

In a large pot, saute the onions in the oil over medium heat about 5-7 minutes or until they become translucent.
Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes more.
Add the bouillon, lentils, and tomato paste.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are soft but not mushy.