| 2/3 | c | Dried green lentils |
| 1/3 | c | Dried yellow split peas |
| 1 | lg | Onion, peeled, quartered, and separated |
| 2 | md | Carrots, peeled and chopped thick (up to 3) |
| 2 | md | Potatoes, peeled and chopped |
| 1/3 | c | Green peas, fresh or frozen |
| 5 | | Dried mushrooms, snipped (standard, or fancy doesn't matter) -OR- |
| 4 | | Fresh mushrooms, sliced thick, and microwaved in a dish for 2-3 minutes until most of the water boils out. (Drain the water into your stock) (up to 5) |
| 2 | c | Stock (potato/carrot/green bean water), cube, or water (up to 3) |
| 1 | tb | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | ds | Red wine vinegar (optional) |
| | Salt and freshly-ground pepper (to taste) |
