Hearty Turkey Lentil Soup
Our Hearty Turkey Lentil Soup is a nourishing and delicious meal that supports your health with every spoonful. Made with lean turkey, nutrient-rich lentils, and a variety of vegetables, this turkey lentil soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 15 oz tomato crushed
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Produce
- 1 1/2 cups carrot about 3 medium
- 1 1/2 cups celery about 3-4 medium
- 3 clove garlic
- 3-4 oz baby kale
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 yellow onion
Spices
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
Toppings
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash carrots, celery and kale.1 1/2 cups carrot, 1 1/2 cups celery, 3-4 oz baby kale
- Mincing the garlic and shallot, small dicie the yellow onion, and chop the carrots and celery. Slice kale off the steam and tear or chop into bite-sized chunks.3 clove garlic, 1 shallot, 1/2 yellow onion
- Add oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic, cooking until golden brown. Stir in shallot and onion, continuing to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.3 tbsp olive oil
- Add ground turkey, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned.1 lb lean ground turkey, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Stir in carrot and celery. Continue to sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add stock, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, lentils, and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes.8 cups chicken stock, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup green lentils, 2 bay leaves, 15 oz tomato
- Once the lentils are cooked, remove bay leaves. Stir in kale and bring to a boil. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the kale is wilted.
- Serve with a garnish of shaved parmesan cheese.1 oz Parmesan cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5492IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 4mg