Cozy Winter Comfort: Hearty Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (or shredded cooked turkey)
• 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown), rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach or kale (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley or cilantro
• Grated Parmesan cheese (if not dairy-free)