LENTIL SPINACH SOUP

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Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup. -Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 136 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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