Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• Optional: Fat-free plain Greek yogurt and minced fresh parsley