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Lentil Spinach Soup Recipe

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"Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup," relates Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California.

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5 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian turkey sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, lentils, bouillon and red pepper flakes. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. stir in spinach. cook 3-5 minutes longer or until spinach is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 171 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 823 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Lentil Spinach Soup published in Taste of Home October/November 2002, p11

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