"This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months. —Kathy Mazur, Sarasota, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
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2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
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Fat-free plain Greek yogurt and minced fresh parsley, optional