Rich Lentil And Turkey Sausage Soup

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A very filling soup from the perricone diet book.

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Steps

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Wash and pick over the lentils and bring to a boil in the broth or water in a large soup pot.

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Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , heat the olive oil in a large skillet.

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Saut the garlic , onion , celery , and sausage for 5 minutes over medium heat.

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Add the tomatoes and saut for another 5 minutes.

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Add the vegetable-sausage mixture and seasonings to the lentils.

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Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes , or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.

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Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and chopped parsley for garnish.

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Ingredients

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lentils, vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, celery ribs, turkey sausage, tomatoes, turmeric, ground cumin, fresh thyme, dried red pepper flakes, sea salt, plain yogurt, fresh parsley