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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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Lentil Spinach Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

15 30 45

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 the 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.

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

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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2013 by LegalSec

I make this this soup and it was great, but I did add a few extra things. I was feeling more creative that day so I used 2 hot turkey italian sausage and added some chopped carrots, red, yellow and red peppers, red lentils, 4 cups of vegetable broth, and fresh spinach.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by Phill

Great soup! I double the recipe but left the spinich at the one bag. Everyone eat seconds. It was even better warmed up the next day for lunch. Will make this again soon.

Reviewed on May. 16, 2010 by kate571

I absolutely love this soup!The ingredients are so simple,but,it has great flavor and it is healthy!