BIG-BATCH TURKEY-LENTIL JOES

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Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later, this recipe makes enough for 12 hearty sandwiches-or about 7 cups of soul-satisfying chili if you prefer to skip the buns. Serve on hamburger buns with red onion and pickle chips.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups brown lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped carrot
1 pound ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
⅓ cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add turkey and garlic; cook, stirring to break up lumps, until turkey is browned. Drain any grease.
  • Stir in tomatoes, olives, chili powder, tomato paste, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in cooked lentils; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Charissa Kuhn
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the finished dish was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the lentils, which added a nice texture and flavor to the soup.


L Bond
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The lentils add a nice heartiness to the dish, and the spices give it a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


deeann robles
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating spicy food. Other than that, it was a very good recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Mustafa Battal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with ground beef instead of turkey and it turned out just as well. My family loved it!


Angela Ussivane
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the finished dish was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the lentils, which added a nice texture and flavor to the soup.


Rico Love77
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I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe and this one is it! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was very good. I also liked that it was a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


Shae Valenzuela
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and affordable meal. I made it with ground turkey and it turned out great. The lentils added a nice texture and the spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Maryam Ado
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was very good. I would definitely make this again.


Israel McKenzie
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The lentils took a bit longer to cook than the recipe said, but other than that, this recipe was very easy to follow. The finished dish was delicious and very filling.


Shakar Karki
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it helped a lot, but I think I would prefer to use a different recipe next time.


Daniel Hida
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. I love that it's so versatile - I can use different types of meat or vegetables, and it always turns out great. It's also a really affordable meal, which is a bonus.


Azasakhe Sityebi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with ground chicken instead of turkey, and it turned out just as well. My kids loved it!


Sara Aziz
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but they were cooked perfectly in this recipe. The overall flavor was well-balanced and very satisfying.


Samo Jasmine
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lentils added a nice heartiness to the dish, and the spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.