Perricone - Rich Lentil and Turkey Sausage soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups lentils8-10 cups vegetable broth2 tbl evoo4 gloves garlic, minced1 large onion chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 lb turkey or chicken sausage1 can tomatoes - crushed or chopped 15 oz1 tsp turmeric1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp dried thyme
Directions
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 the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and saute for another 5 minutes.

Add the vegetable sausage mixture and seasonings to the lentils. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped parsely for garnish.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ESADUALL.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 330.5
  • Total Fat: 12.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1,724.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 20.2 g

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