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Rhubarb Lentil Soup Recipe
Hi everyone! After our meetup this past weekend, I had a request for the recipe of the Rhubarb Lentil Soup I made. So I thought I’d go ahead and share it here!
Rhubarb growing at Crossing Hedgerows
Rhubarb Lentil Soup
- 3 T. coconut or olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 t. salt
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 1 t. ground mustard
- 2 cloves
- 1 c. chopped rhubarb (can use frozen, thaw first)
- 1 c. dried red lentils
- 4 c. vegetable broth
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook them until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
2. Add cloves and ground mustard. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the rhubarb and red lentils. Stir until combined, then slowly pour in the vegetable broth.
3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it softly bubble, covered, for 30-35 minutes. Remove the cloves (they will be easy to spot as you stir).
4. Serve as is or add a dollop of plain yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro.
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.
