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Smoked Turkey Lentil Soup - Makes 8 Servings

• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (~ 1 cup)
• 1-8 oz package of sliced mushrooms (~2 cups)
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
• 4 medium carrots, sliced 1/4-inch (~2 cups)
• 4 stalks celery, sliced 1/4-inch (~2 cups)
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 cups water
• 2-14 1/2 oz canned chicken broth
• 12 oz smoked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 Tbsp dried
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel

In Dutch oven heat oil until hot. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender (~6-8 minutes).

Add all ingredients EXCEPT parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel. Cover and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (12-15 minutes). Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until lentils are tender (35-45 minutes). Stir in parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Calories ................... 235
Fat .......................... 4.5 grams
Cholesterol .............. 20 mg
Sodium ................... 575 mg
Fiber ....................... 7 grams