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Spinach Lentil Soup

SUBMITTED BY: KCORONA PHOTO BY: KARTIMEL

"Turkey kielbasa, spinach, and lentils are combined to yield a hearty soup."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 40 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 4 ounces turkey kielbasa, chopped
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, torn

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the turkey kielbasa until lightly browned. Mix in onion and carrot, and season with red pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Pour in the water and broth, and mix in lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Stir the cooked rice and spinach into the soup, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by JennyB
I made minor adjustments to this and it was fantastic! It was a wonderful earthy yet spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by NetteNet99
Very tasty. I didn't understand the rationale behind cooking the rice separately, so I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by Leah
My family really enjoyed this one. I did make one alteration though. I switched the amounts of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by motherteresa
Excellent -- I made several changes and additions. I used olive oil--always--rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by Netebee
I enjoyed this recipe. I love fresh garlic so I added that… I also used brown rice (added @... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by LEANNA
This is so good!!! I added fresh garlic just as the veggies were nearly ready, and I did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2005 by CGPOPEYE
Made this last weekend and it was a great success. Glad to have found such a great recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by JBLUVS2COOK
Yum!! I love this recipe. The turkey kielbasa is perfect and shouldn't be substituted with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by cook in CALIF
I have to give this one 3 stars. I did alter the recipe but only after I felt it was lacking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by ali k.
Great and very easy. I used brown basmati rice and red lentils. I didn't see the need to cook... MORE

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