Description
Turkey Lentil Soup is a cozy, nutrient-packed dish that combines lean ground turkey and tender lentils in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights, this hearty soup offers a delightful blend of flavors that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until golden.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in lentils, carrots, celery, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaf; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Optional: Stir in spinach during the last few minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ideal for meal prep.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg