Description
Rich and hearty one pot turkey lentil soup combines comforting flavors from Mediterranean cuisine. Nourishing ingredients meld together, creating a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) ground turkey
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (200 g) lentils (green or brown)
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Dried thyme
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, gently sweating onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground turkey, breaking into crumbly pieces and searing until completely browned and no raw spots remain.
- Incorporate carrots and celery, allowing vegetables to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in lentils, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings, stirring to blend ingredients thoroughly and create a harmonious base.
- Elevate heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot to trap steam and moisture.
- Allow soup to quietly bubble and meld flavors for 35-40 minutes, periodically checking lentil tenderness and liquid consistency.
- Once lentils reach a creamy, soft texture and turkey is fully cooked, perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper as desired.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Check ground turkey’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure complete food safety during cooking.
- Rinse lentils thoroughly before adding to remove any dirt or small debris that might affect taste and texture.
- Customize soup’s protein content by swapping ground turkey with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version.
- Control soup’s thickness by adding extra broth if you prefer a more liquid consistency or letting it simmer longer for a heartier stew-like result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg