Perricone's Rich Lentil and Turkey Sausage Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups of lentils8 to 10 cups of vegetable broth or water2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 large onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped4 links all natural turkey or chicken sausage (1 pound)2 tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped (or one 15 oz. can of chopped or crushed tomatoes)1 tsp. of turmeric (according to taste)1 tsp. ground cumin1 sprig fresh thyme (or ˝ tsp dried)Pinch of dried red pepper flakesSea salt to taste1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (flat leaf if available)Plain yogurt for garnish
Wash and pick over the lentils (to make sure there are no stones) and bring to a boil in the broth or water in a large soup pot. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the garlic, onion, celery and sausage for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and sauté another 5 minutes. Add the vegetable and sausage mixture, and the turmeric and cumin to the lentils and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped parsley garnish.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EEVAKOS.
Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped parsley garnish.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EEVAKOS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 293.0
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg
- Sodium: 2,047.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 20.8 g
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