French Lentil and Mushroom Soup

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only), halved and sliced*
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 5 large cloves garlic
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme*
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 large handfuls of baby spinach (or chopped kale or collard greens)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper