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Turkey Lentil Soup

This hearty and delicious turkey lentil soup is a simple one pot meal that only takes 45 minutes to make! It contains simple and fresh ingredients, including lentils, ground turkey, vegetables, diced tomatoes, and spices. The perfect family-friendly meal that’s pack with protein!

Prep: 15Cook: 45Total: 1 hour
Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups broth (turkey or chicken broth work best)
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed (red, brown, or green work)
  • 1 cup finely chopped kale, optional

Instructions

  1. Brown: Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil. Once warm, add the ground turkey, stirring to break up and crumble the meat as it cooks. Cook until browned but not fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and stir until the onions are soft, about 2-3 minutes. 
  2. Sauté: Add the carrots, celery, cumin, curry powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine: Pour in the diced tomatoes, broth, and rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  4. Simmer: Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through and the carrots are tender. Stir every 5-10 minutes to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
  5. Serve: Add the chopped kale and stir until it wilts. Carefully taste the soup and add additional seasoning if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. Make sure to rinse lentils to remove debris, dust, dirt, and excess starch.
  2. The flavor of your soup will greatly depend on the broth you choose. I prefer to use chicken or turkey bone broth for added collagen, protein, and flavor!
  3. Add more salt at the end to taste depending on the broth you used.
  4. You can absolutely use leftover Thanksgiving turkey for this recipe! Just swap the ground turkey for 1.5 – 2 cups shredded turkey. To make, cook the onions and garlic, then sauté the remaining vegetables and spices. Add the shredded turkey with the tomatoes, broth, and lentils in step 3.
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Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

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