Turkey Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 400g-500g (1lb) lean ground turkey mince
• 3 Carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 450 g (1lb) cauliflower, chopped
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 x 400g (15oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 handfuls chopped kale or baby spinach

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté until golden.

2. 2

   Add the ground turkey and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking turkey up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

3. 3

   Add in paprika, coriander, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook for additional 1 minute.

4. 4

   Next, add the cauliflower, carrots, celery, lentils. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil, then add in rinsed lentils, stir and reduce heat, so the soup is at a simmer.

5. 5

   Partially cover the pot with a lid and allow soup to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and cooked. Stir occasionally.

6. 6

   With 5 minutes left, add in the kale and stir, so it wilts. Carefully taste the soup and adjust seasonings to your liking.