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Lentil Soup with Smoked Turkey

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A meal in itself. The addition of some smoked turkey gives this soup a flavor that can’t be beat! Purchase smoked turkey breast already cooked; it freezes well.

Preparation facts

Servings: 8

Yield: 16 cups (4L)

Ingredients

2 cups (510g) lentils, uncooked

10 cups (2.5L) water

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks carrots, chopped

2 stalks celery

2 medium red potatoes, cut in chunks

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp (1g) dried sage

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp (3g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

1/2 tsp (2g) black pepper

8 oz (230g) smoked turkey breast, cut in 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

Directions

Combine all ingredients except turkey breast in a large soup pot.

Bring to a boil, and turn down to simmer. Cook, covered for about 30 minutes.

Add turkey pieces and cook for about 15 minutes more, until the flavors have mingled and the turkey breast is thoroughly heated through.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 232
Calories from Fat 7 (3%)
% Daily Value*
1%Total Fat 1g
1%Saturated Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
5%Cholesterol 14mg
21%Sodium 509mg
21%Potassium 719mg
13%Total Carbohydrate 38g
65%Dietary Fiber 16.2g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
41%Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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