Hearty Ground Turkey Soup

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 pound ground turkey

4 cups low sodium chicken broth

6 cups water

½ cup lentils

½ cup barley

1 leek, sliced

2 carrots, chopped

2 red bell peppers, julienned

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon.

2. Once the turkey is cooked through, add the chicken broth, water, lentils, and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

3. In the meantime, heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a skillet. Add the leek, carrots, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for a couple of minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.

4. Transfer the vegetables into the soup. Add the garlic and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.

Nutritional Information

6 Servings

Serving Size: ⅙ Soup

Calories: 329 kcals

Total Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 42mg

Sodium: 184mg

Total Carbohydrate: 30g

Protein: 28g

Fiber: 9.2g

*If you prefer a Kosher version of this recipe, be sure to use Kosher-certified products for all relevant ingredients.