Lentils in Turkey Broth Recipe
Description:
My DH appreciates a lentil soup that is less salty than my usual ham hock recipe. So I created this one for him. It’s a hearty and wholesome soup perfect for cozy nights or chilly afternoons. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this lentil soup will surely become a household favorite!
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Keywords: Beans, Low Cholesterol, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 242.2
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 44.8mg
- Sodium: 70.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.6g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 17.7g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 3 leeks
- 1 potato
- 3 cups lentils
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 bunch parsley
- Olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
Instructions:
- In a crockpot, cook oven-roasted turkey wings until the meat is tender, along with vegetable peelings to enhance the flavor of the broth.
- Once the turkey wings are cooked, remove them from the broth and allow them to cool.
- Strain the broth to remove any vegetable peelings, ensuring a smooth and clear base for your soup.
- Return the strained broth to the crockpot, ready to be infused with the delicious flavors of the lentils and vegetables.
- In a separate pot, cook the lentils until they are tender. Be sure to rinse them well in cool water to remove any debris.
- Add the cooked lentils to the crockpot with the broth, allowing them to soak up the savory flavors.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the chopped onions, carrots, celery, leeks, and potatoes in olive oil or butter until they are almost cooked through. This step adds depth and richness to the soup.
- Once sautéed, add the vegetables to the crockpot with the broth and lentils, ensuring every spoonful is packed with wholesome goodness.
- Remove the meat from the cooled turkey wings and add it to the crockpot, further enhancing the heartiness of the soup.
- Allow the soup to simmer in the crockpot until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together perfectly.
- Serve the soup piping hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
- For an extra kick of flavor, accompany the soup with burrito-style tortillas that have been cut into triangles, deep-fried until golden brown, and sprinkled with Tony Cacheries Cajun spice and curry powder. My DH calls these “Cheater Chapatis,” and they add a delightful crunch to every bite.
- For an additional burst of freshness and sweetness, serve the soup with diced ripe tomatoes added directly to each bowl at the table.
This Lentils in Turkey Broth recipe is a labor of love, perfect for nourishing your loved ones on any occasion. With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this hearty soup with every spoonful! 🍲
