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Turkey Lentil Soup

This hearty Turkey Lentil Soup is simple and full of veggies. The crushed tomatoes, shallot, and garlic give the broth the most delicious flavor. Plus it only takes about 45 minutes to cook!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Brianna May

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 shallots
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey*
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups chopped carrot
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup green lentils*
  • 1 parmesan rind optional
  • 1 cup orecchiette pasta*
  • 3-4 ounces baby kale or spinach

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and satué until golden.
  • Add the shallot and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey, italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper. Sauté until the turkey is browned and mostly cooked through.
  • Add the carrot and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Pour in the stock, tomatoes, lentils, and parmesan rind. Once the soup begins to boil, cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the orecchiette and kale.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Remove parmesan rind and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Turkey: You can also use 2-3 cups of chopped up leftover turkey meat (smoked or baked) or ground turkey/chicken sausage. 
  • Green Lentils: Substitute with any variety of lentil that takes 15-20 minutes to cook, like red lentils. Check the package instructions.
  • Orecchiette: Substitute any small pasta shape, like mini shells or elbow macaroni.
  • Check the back of the package. Be sure to check the package instructions for the lentils and the pasta. This will give you a more accurate cook time.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 14g