Lentil Soup with Smoked Turkey
Basic Information
- Servings: 10
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 87.63
- Health score: 57.00
- Weight Watcher points: 10.00
Summary
The recipe Lentil Soup with Smoked Turkey can be made in around 45 minutes. This main course has 389 calories, 28g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. For $1.24 per serving, this recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Only a few people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. If you have salt, parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 91%. Lentil Soup with Smoked Turkey, Smoked Turkey-Lentil Soup, and Smoked Turkey and Lentil Vegetable Soup are very similar to this recipe.
Ingredients
bay leaf1
bell pepper10 servings
carrots4
chicken stock3 cups
green lentils3 cups
garlic3 cloves
lemon zest1
olive oil2 tablespoons
parmigiano reggiano10 servings
salt2 teaspoons
thyme6 sprigs
diestel turkey thighs1
water2 cans
onion1
Instructions
Step 1
In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Add the onion and garlic and saut until transluscent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the carrots and saut for another 2 minutes
Step 4
Add the lentils and saut everything together about 3 minutes until lentils are glistening.While ingredients are sauting, bone the Diestel turkey thighs. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
Add the water, chicken broth, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme sprigs and the bones from the Diestel turkey thighs to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.Check the lentils to see level of doneness they should be soft, but should maintain their shape. Allow soup to cook an additional 15 minutes so that the lentils can sop up more liquid.10 minutes before serving the soup, add the chopped meat. Remember it is smoked so it is already cooked all the way through we are simply heating it up.When lentils are fully cooked and the flavors have come together, remove the thigh bone, bay leaf, thyme sprigs and serve in large heaping bowls.Grate desired amount of parmigiano reggiano on top and enjoy!
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, soup, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: gluten free
Occasions: fall, winter