Simply Souperlicious – Mushroom, Yellow Lentil and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow lentils
• 5 button mushrooms
• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 5 cup(s) vegetable stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 squeeze lemon
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter
• Cilantro leaves for garnish