Thanksgiving Leftover Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Leftover Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup carrots diced; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 4 cups low sodium broth; 1 cup lentils; 1 cup sweet potatoes roughly chopped; 2 cups kale roughly chopped; 2 cups water; salt; turkey leftover

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup carrots diced
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
28 ounces diced tomatoes
4 cups low sodium broth
1 cup lentils
1 cup sweet potatoes roughly chopped
2 cups kale roughly chopped
2 cups water
salt
turkey leftover

1
Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in diced tomatoes and cook for several minutes.
2
Add the lentils and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together and bring to a boil. Then cover pot and simmer until lentils are softened, about 20-25 minutes.
3
Add sweet potatoes and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until tender. Add kale and cook for several minutes until slightly wilted. Add more water if the soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup carrots diced, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Leftover Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thanksgiving Leftover Lentil Soup

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