Easy and Cozy Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 20oz mushrooms, sliced*
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1lb green lentils, rinsed
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: ½ cup red wine
• 4lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (we prefer Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes)
• 8+ cups water
• Optional: 1 cup milk of choice, 1 8oz. stick of butter (we use unsalted), ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese
• 1-cup Souper Cubes Freezing Trays
• 2-cup Souper Cubes Freezing Trays