Mediterranean Lentil Soup

How to Make Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Lentils are a very healthy carbohydrate source with lots of fiber. This soup freezes well if you want to save part of it for another day.


20 min prep time


8servings


about 1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until clear. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

  2. Add the turkey Italian sausage and cook about 8 minutes until brown. Add the remaining ingredients.

  3. Bring the soup to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition facts

8 Servings



  • Serving Size

    about 1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    150

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3.5g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.6g

      3%

  • Cholesterol
    20mg

    7%

  • Sodium
    490mg

    21%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    18g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      6g

      21%
    • Total Sugars
      4g

  • Protein
    12g

  • Potassium
    505mg

    11%

Ingredients

canola oil
2 tsp

onion(s) (diced)
1

garlic (minced)
2 clove

Italian turkey sausage ((meat squeezed out of casing), sliced)
6 oz

low sodium chicken broth (reduced-sodium, fat-free)
32 oz

tomato(es) (14-ounce, diced)
1 large

water
3 cup

dried lentils
1 cup

black pepper
1/2 tsp

dried oregano
1/4 tsp

bay leaves
1 leaves