Turkey Lentil Soup

Name: Turkey Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup dried French green lentils (such as Puy lentils); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1 (1-inch) piece ginger (peeled and minced); 1 small onion (finely diced); 1/2 pound lean ground turkey (or 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded turkey meat*); Salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (such as Kashmiri chili powder); 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves (or other hearty greens); 1 lime; 1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped); 1/2 cup fresh mint (finely chopped); 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This easy and hearty Indian-inspired turkey lentil soup soup makes for a delicious weeknight meal, brimming with warm spices, tender meat, and fresh herbs.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:13:42 GMT