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Turkey Lentil Soup

Hearty 30-Minute Turkey Lentil Soup That Warms Your Soul

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A hearty and nutritious turkey lentil soup packed with vegetables and warm spices.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion, diced (1 onion)
  • 1 cup celery, diced (2 stalks)
  • 1 cup carrot, diced (1 large carrot)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (4 cloves)
  • 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into pieces.
  2. Add onion, celery, carrots, cumin, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  6. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Do not leave soup at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
  • Rinse lentils before cooking to remove debris.
  • Adjust salt and spices to taste.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg