Lentil Spinach Soup

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Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup.

Lentil Spinach Soup

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 136 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 632mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 lean meat.

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