A Heart Healthy Smoked Turkey Lentil Soup

smoked turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: cooked turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, while cooked turkey can be less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is more nutrient-dense, while frozen spinach is often more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until semi-translucent.

Add diced onions and sauté until softened.

Add diced carrots and celery, sautéing until the carrots start to get soft.

Add rinsed green lentils to the pot.

Add the smoked turkey drumstick bone and one bay leaf.

Cut the turkey bone down if it's too big for the pot to allow water to cover it.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 50 minutes or until the lentils are soft.

Check for seasoning; no additional salt needed due to the turkey meat's saltiness.

Cooking Techniques

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