Recipe: Rich Lentil and Turkey Sausage Soup
Description: Make and share this Rich Lentil and Turkey Sausage Soup recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients: [{"text": "2 cups lentils"}, {"text": "8 -10 cups vegetable broth or 8 -10 cups water"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil"}, {"text": "4 garlic cloves, minced"}, {"text": "1 large onion, chopped"}, {"text": "2 celery ribs, chopped"}, {"text": "1 lb all-natural turkey sausage (or ground turkey) or 1 lb chicken sausage (or ground turkey)"}, {"text": "2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or 1 can, 15 ounces chopped or crushed tomatoes)"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon turmeric (to taste)"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon ground cumin"}, {"text": "1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme"}, {"text": "1 pinch dried red pepper flakes"}, {"text": "sea salt, to taste"}, {"text": "plain yogurt, for garnish"}, {"text": "1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (flat leaved, if available)"}]
Instructions: Wash and pick over the lentils (to make sure there are no stones) and bring to a boil in the broth or water in a large soup pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Saut&eacute; the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and saut&eacute; for another 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable-sausage mixture and seasonings to the lentils. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped parsley for garnish.
