Turkey Sausage And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey Sausage And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; Fat-free plain Greek yogurt and minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Fat-free plain Greek yogurt and minced fresh parsley, optional

1
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon.
2
In same pot, saute onion, celery and carrot until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in sausage, lentils, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
3
Transfer 5 cups soup to a blender; cool slightly. Cover; process until smooth. Return to pot; heat through. If desired, top servings with yogurt and parsley.
4
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

428

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Sausage And 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.

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Turkey Sausage And Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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