Slow-Cooker Smoked Turkey-Lentil Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Slow-Cooker Smoked Turkey-Lentil Soup
490 min.
8
164kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Smoked Turkey-Lentil Soup, a perfect dish for any time of the year. This gluten-free recipe is not only hearty and satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. With a cooking time of 8 to 10 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the rich flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.

The combination of tender lentils and smoky turkey creates a comforting bowl of goodness that is both nutritious and delicious. Each serving is packed with protein, making it a filling option for lunch or dinner. Plus, the addition of fresh vegetables and herbs elevates the taste, ensuring that every spoonful is bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking to warm up on a chilly evening or simply want a wholesome meal that the whole family will love, this soup is sure to please.

Garnish your bowl with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt and a sprig of fresh oregano for an extra touch of creaminess and freshness. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a nourishing meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your heart. Dive into this comforting bowl of Slow-Cooker Smoked Turkey-Lentil Soup and experience the joy of homemade cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups vegetable stock organic
  • oz lentils dried rinsed
  • oz celery refrigerated
  • teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • oz turkey legs smoked
  • serving greek yogurt plain fat-free
  • sprigs oregano fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together broth, lentils, prechopped vegetables, oregano and pepper; add turkey leg.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until lentils are tender and turkey falls off bone.
  3. Remove turkey leg from slow cooker.
  4. Remove and discard skin. Shred meat; discard bone. Return meat to slow cooker; stir well. Ladle soup into 8 bowls; garnish with yogurt and oregano sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories164kcal
Protein35.98%
Fat11.29%
Carbs52.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.95
Glycemic Load
3.23
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.310434673143%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.81mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.11mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.29kcal
8.21%
Fat:2.06g
3.17%
Saturated Fat:0.58g
3.63%
Carbohydrates:21.64g
7.21%
Net Carbohydrates:12.19g
4.43%
Sugar:3.3g
3.67%
Cholesterol:17.96mg
5.99%
Sodium:756.01mg
32.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.76g
29.53%
Folate:151.9µg
37.98%
Fiber:9.45g
37.8%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.35%
Phosphorus:211.62mg
21.16%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.57%
Iron:2.9mg
16.14%
Selenium:11.19µg
15.99%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.15%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.91%
Vitamin K:14.59µg
13.9%
Potassium:455.05mg
13%
Magnesium:47.63mg
11.91%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.77%
Vitamin A:528.91IU
10.58%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.24%
Copper:0.2mg
10.06%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.06%
Calcium:71.5mg
7.15%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.45%
Vitamin C:2.14mg
2.6%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.37%