Turkey Lentil Soup (Low-Sodium)
This delicious turkey lentil soup only takes a few minutes to prep for a nutritious, fiber-rich, protein-packed dish that's oh-so-satisfying.
Ingredients
- Turkey carcass
- Water, (enough to cover the turkey carcass)
- 12 ounces lentils, (checked and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, (chopped)
- 1 cup celery, (chopped )
- 2 large carrots, (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups cooked turkey, (diced)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place the turkey carcass in a large stockpot and cover with water, breaking up the carcass if necessary. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 2 hours.Turkey carcass, Water
- Discard the bones and strain the stock through a cheesecloth.
- Place 4 cups of stock back in the stockpot. Save the remaining stock for another use or freeze it.
- Bring the stock to a boil, then add the lentils, onions, celery, and carrots. Simmer gently for 40 minutes or until the lentils are almost done.12 ounces lentils, 1 medium onion, 1 cup celery, 2 large carrots
- Add the diced turkey, rice, and Herbes de Provence. Continue heating for another 5 to 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper before serving.2 cups cooked turkey, 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence, Salt & freshly ground pepper
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of lentil and turkey soup.
You can substitute store-bought turkey broth and skip steps 1-3 to save time.
Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Cooked turkey should be eaten within 4 days, so if your turkey was cooked prior to the soup, factor that into the storage time.
Leftover turkey broth can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for several months.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Lentil Soup (Low-Sodium)
Serving Size
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
312
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
1.2
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7
g
Cholesterol
64.3
mg
21
%
Sodium
341.2
mg
14
%
Potassium
711.2
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
29.8
g
10
%
Fiber
9.2
g
37
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
31.5
g
63
%
Net carbs
20.6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.